Liturgical Colour: Green. Year: B(II)
Readings at Mass
In Genesis 3:9–15, we witness the aftermath of Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden. God confronts them, revealing the consequences of their actions.
God's Call (Genesis 3:9): God seeks Adam and Eve despite their hiding, showing His desire for communion with His creation.
Adam's Shame (Genesis 3:10): Adam acknowledges his guilt and newfound vulnerability.
Blame Shift (Genesis 3:11–13): Adam blames Eve, illustrating humanity's tendency to deflect responsibility for sin.
Judgment and Promise (Genesis 3:14–15): God curses the serpent and prophesies the eventual triumph of Christ over evil.
Redemption Promise (Genesis 3:15): God promises salvation through the seed of the woman, foreshadowing Christ's victory.
Genesis 3:9–15 reveals sin's consequences, human culpability, and God's plan for redemption through Christ.
Lord, may we accept Your forgiveness and embrace Your promise of salvation through Christ. Amen.
2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1 offers insights into faith, suffering, and eternal hope. Paul encourages believers to remain steadfast, highlighting God’s promises and the future glory beyond present trials.
Spirit of Faith (4:13) True belief leads to proclamation. Paul and his companions preach boldly, trusting in God’s promises.
Resurrection Hope (4:14) Just as God raised Jesus, He will raise believers, giving hope and courage to endure hardships.
Purpose of Suffering (4:16-17) Temporary sufferings produce eternal glory, renewing believers inwardly day by day.
Eternal Perspective (4:18) Focus on the eternal, not the temporary, to transcend current sufferings.
Earthly Tent and Heavenly Dwelling (5:1) Our bodies are temporary, but God promises an eternal heavenly dwelling, providing comfort and hope.
Paul encourages believers to maintain faith and view sufferings with an eternal perspective, confident in the glorious future God has prepared.
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the hope we have in Jesus and the promise of eternal life. Strengthen our faith to boldly proclaim Your truth. Help us to see our sufferings as temporary and fix our eyes on the eternal glory You have prepared for us. Remind us daily of our heavenly home, giving us courage and comfort in all we face.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Mark 3:20–35 highlights key moments in Jesus' ministry, focusing on misunderstandings, opposition, and the true nature of his spiritual family.
Misunderstanding by Family (3:20-21) Jesus’ family thinks he is out of his mind, showing their lack of understanding of his mission.
Opposition from Scribes (3:22) The scribes accuse Jesus of using demonic power to cast out demons, reflecting their hostility and misunderstanding.
Jesus’ Response to Accusations (3:23-27) Jesus explains that a divided kingdom cannot stand, illustrating that his power over demons comes from the Holy Spirit, not Satan.
Warning about Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit (3:28-30) Jesus warns that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is unforgivable, emphasizing the seriousness of rejecting God’s work.
Redefining Family (3:31-35) Jesus declares that those who do God’s will are his true family, highlighting spiritual kinship over biological ties.
In Mark 3:20–35, Jesus addresses misunderstandings and opposition, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and following God's will to be part of his spiritual family.
Help us understand Your will and recognize Your work in our lives. Guide us to be part of Your spiritual family through obedience and faithfulness. Amen.
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Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Bishop of Geneva and Doctor of the Church
Letter to Prsident Brulart, St Francis de Sales
Our Lord knows what he is doing: let's do what he wants!
We must consider that there is no vocation that does not have its troubles, its bitterness and aversions, and, which is more - if not those who are fully resigned in the will of God - everyone would likely exchange your condition for that of others: those who are bishops would like to be not; Those who are married would like to be not, and those who are not would like it so.
Where do these general fretful spirits come from, if not from a certain displeasure that we have at constraint, and a malignancy of mind that makes us think that everyone is better off than us? But it is all one: anyone who is not fully resigned, that he turns from side to side, he will never have rest. Those who have a fever are never content, they do not stay a quarter of an hour in a bed they would like to be in another; It’s not the fault of the bed, but it’s the fever that torments them everywhere. A person who does not have the fever for his own will is satisfied with everything; As long as God is served, she does not care in what quality God uses her: as long as she does the divine will, all is equal to her. But that's not all. You must not only want to do the will of God, but to be devoted, you must do it with pleasure. (…)
"I would like this and that; I would be better here and there": these are temptations. Our Lord knows what he is doing: let's do what he wants, let's stay where he put us.
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