Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time Cycle 1

• First Reading – Tobit 3:1-11a, 16-17a: Tobit and Sarah, both in deep anguish, prayed to God for relief. Their prayers were heard, and God sent Raphael to heal Tobit and bring Sarah and Tobiah together in marriage.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 25: I trust in the Lord and seek his guidance and compassion. He is good and just, showing the way to those who are humble and faithful.
• Gospel – Mark 12:18-27: The Sadducees question Jesus about the resurrection using a hypothetical situation. Jesus corrects them, explaining that in the resurrection, people will be like angels and that God is the God of the living.

Lectionary Reference: 355

Upcoming dates: June 2, 2027, June 6, 2029, June 4, 2031

When they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but they are like the angels in heaven.

Mark 12:25

On Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time Cycle 1, we see God responding to human suffering and teaching about the resurrection. Tobit and Sarah pray in their distress, and Jesus answers questions about life after death.

• God’s Compassionate Response: Tobit and Sarah pray in their anguish, and God listens. He sends the angel Raphael to help them, showing God’s care for those in pain.
• Healing and Restoration: God sends Raphael to heal Tobit’s blindness and to bring Sarah and Tobiah together. This healing shows God’s power to restore and renew lives.
• Prayer in Suffering: Tobit and Sarah turn to God in their suffering. Their prayers reflect faith and trust in God’s help during difficult times.
• Life after Death: Jesus explains to the Sadducees that in the resurrection, people will be like angels. He teaches that God is the God of the living, not the dead.
• Understanding Resurrection: Jesus corrects the Sadducees’ misunderstanding about the resurrection. He clarifies that eternal life is different from earthly life.

The readings highlight God’s mercy and the promise of resurrection. They remind us to trust in God’s care and to believe in the hope of eternal life.

On Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time Cycle 1, we read about Tobit and Sarah’s deep suffering. Tobit is blind and feels hopeless. Sarah is tormented by a demon and wishes for death. Both of them turn to God in their pain and ask for His help. Their prayers show their deep faith and trust in God.

God hears their prayers. He sends the angel Raphael to heal Tobit and to bring Sarah and Tobiah together in marriage. This shows us that God listens to our cries and responds with love and help. Even in our darkest times, we can trust that God cares for us and will come to our aid.

Raphael’s mission to heal Tobit and to bring Sarah and Tobiah together is a sign of God’s healing power. Tobit’s sight is restored, and Sarah is freed from the demon. Their lives are renewed through God’s intervention. This reminds us that God has the power to heal our wounds and bring new life into our situations.

The Promise of Eternal Life

The Gospel reading on Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time Cycle 1 talks about the resurrection. The Sadducees try to trap Jesus with a tricky question about marriage in the afterlife. Jesus responds by teaching them that life after resurrection is different from life on earth. People will be like angels, not bound by earthly relationships.

Jesus also teaches that God is the God of the living, not the dead. This means that all who believe in Him will have eternal life. God’s promise of eternal life gives us hope and assurance. We are reminded that our life on earth is temporary, but our life with God is forever.

God’s Healing and New Life

On Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time Cycle 1, the readings encourage us to trust in God’s care and believe in the promise of resurrection. We see God’s compassion and healing in the story of Tobit and Sarah. We learn about the true meaning of eternal life through Jesus’ teaching.

As we reflect on these readings, let us remember that God is always with us, even in our suffering. He listens to our prayers and responds with love. We are called to trust in His plan and believe in the hope of eternal life.

A Prayer for Trust and Hope

Lord, help us to trust in You during difficult times. Remind us of Your care and love. Heal our wounds and give us hope in Your promise of eternal life. Amen.

Word on Fire: Resurrection and Heavenly Bodiliness

In his reflection for Wednesday of the 9th week in ordinary time, Bishop Robert Barron discusses Jesus’ response to the Sadducees’ conundrum regarding resurrection. Jesus dismisses their question and emphasizes that in heaven, our bodiliness will be enhanced to such an extent that we will intimately and powerfully relate to others, experiencing a fullness of life as God is the God of the living, not the dead.

USCCB Reflection: A Path to God’s Love and Guidance

This is a video reflection by the USCCB for Wednesday of the 9th week in Ordinary Time, Cycle 1. The reflection emphasizes the importance of prayer in our daily lives, following the example of the psalmist, and how it fills us with God’s love and guides us on the path of life.

What date is Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time Cycle 1?

The next date is Wednesday June 2, 2027.

Cycle 1 is used in odd numbered years and Cycle 2 is used in even numbered years. The gospel is the same for both years. For even numbered years see Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time Cycle 2.

What are the Mass readings for Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time Cycle 1?

The Mass readings for Wednesday June 2, 2027 are:
First Reading  – Tobit 3:1-11a, 16-17a: Tobit and Sarah’s Prayers
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 25: Trust in the Lord
Gospel – Mark 12:18-27: Jesus and the Sadducees

Why were Tobit and Sarah so upset?

Tobit was blind and felt hopeless. Sarah was tormented by a demon and wanted to die. Both were in deep pain and prayed to God for help.

How did God answer Tobit and Sarah’s prayers?

God sent the angel Raphael to heal Tobit’s blindness and to free Sarah from the demon. Raphael also brought Sarah and Tobiah together in marriage.

What can we learn from Tobit and Sarah’s prayers?

We learn to turn to God in our suffering. Their prayers show us to trust God, even when we are in pain.

Why is it important to trust in God’s plan?

Trusting in God’s plan helps us find peace, even in difficult times. It reminds us that God is always with us and will help us.

What does Jesus teach about the resurrection in the Gospel?

Jesus teaches that in the resurrection, people will be like angels. He says that God is the God of the living, not the dead.

Why did the Sadducees ask Jesus about marriage in the resurrection?

The Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection. They wanted to trick Jesus with a difficult question about marriage in the afterlife.

How is life in the resurrection different from life on earth?

Jesus explains that in the resurrection, people will not marry. They will be like angels, living in a new way with God.

What does it mean that God is the God of the living?

It means that all who believe in God have eternal life. God cares for us now and forever.

How can we apply these readings to our lives?

We can trust God with our problems and believe in His care. We should have hope in the promise of eternal life with Him.

What is the main message of the readings for Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time Cycle 1?

The main message is to trust in God’s care and believe in the hope of resurrection. God listens to our prayers and responds with love.