Daily Mass Readings for Thursday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Cycle 2
- First Reading – Jeremiah 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13: “Those who dealt with the law knew me not: the shepherds rebelled against me.”
- Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 36: “With you is the fountain of life, O Lord.”
- Gospel – Matthew 13:10-17: “But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear.”
Reflection
In today’s gospel, Jesus explains parables. He uses these humorous and unusual stories to challenge us and help us think in new ways. They provide a pathway to understand mysteries which are beyond our comprehension.
How wonderful it is that God meets us where we are in our faith journey! My faith today is different than the faith I had twenty years ago. Jesus teaches me something new every day. He keeps inviting me to metanoia, to change my mind, to see things differently. All I need to do is listen.
Prayer
Lord, you speak to me in ways I can understand. I cannot even fathom who you are, yet you reveal yourself to me. I am grateful for each little insight you give me. Thank you for your patient instruction. Amen.
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St. Augustine followed empty paths at first in life. His pleasure was only temporary. He only found life in relationship with God. Jeremiah knew that the Isrealites were seeking also fulfillment in the wrong things.
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