Gospel: Matthew 12:1-8
It happened that, Jesus was walking through the wheat fields on a Sabbath. His disciples were hungry; and they began to pick some heads of wheat, to crush and to eat the grain. When the Pharisees noticed this, they said to Jesus, “Look at your disciples! They are doing what is prohibited on the Sabbath!”Jesus answered, “Have you not read what David did, when he and his men were hungry? He went into the House of God, and they ate the bread offered to God, though neither he nor his men
had the right to eat it, but only the priests. And have you not read in the law, how, on the Sabbath, the priests in the temple desecrate the Sabbath, yet they are not guilty? I tell you, there is greater than the temple here. If you really knew the meaning of the words: It is mercy I want, not sacrifice, you would not have condemned the innocent. Besides, the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
Reflection
Openness to His mercy.
The story of Hezekiah in the first reading highlights key lessons about faith, the power of prayer, God's sovereignty, and the importance of recognizing and appreciating His healing power when
faced with a life-threatening situation. Hezekiah, the King of Judah, was given a second chance at life through God's intervention and a miraculous sign.
His story encourages believers to turn to God in times of crisis, trust in His power to heal, and express gratitude for the gift of life. The Gospel reaffirms God's compassionate response to the
adversities faced by every believer. Regardless of our backgrounds, status, or history, what truly matters in the eyes of God is our openness to His mercy working in our lives. God desires for us to
know and experience His mercy in every aspect of our lives, which motivates us to communicate this mercy to our brothers and sisters as well.
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