Mystery of the day: Luminous
Celebration: Ferial
Liturgical Colour: Green
Table of the Word
First Reading: Genesis 44:18–21, 23b–29; 45:1–5
Gospel: Matthew 10:7–15
Theme: Forgiveness from the heart.
Reflection
Today's liturgy presents before us two themes to reflect on: Forgiveness and Mission. From the table of the Word, we encounter two powerful expressions of God’s providence and human obedience. In the first reading taken from Genesis 44:18–21, 23b–29; 45:1–5, Joseph forgives his brothers, revealing a divine plan behind human betrayal. In the Gospel pericope, Jesus sends out the Apostles to proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven with urgency and detachment (cf. Matthew 10:7–15).
However, Joseph sees beyond the wrong done to him. He recognizes that God’s hand has guided his journey, even through suffering. Instead of revenge, Joseph chooses reconciliation and mercy. That is why the Catechism of the Church says:
“In time we can discover that God in His almighty providence can bring good from the consequences of an evil... Thus the betrayal of Joseph by his brothers led to the preservation of their people” (CCC 312).
On another note, the ancient maxim: "Some go to mission by going; others go by sending; all go by praying and giving.” has come to play in today's reading. Whenever we talk about mission, each and everyone of us is a part taker in this divine mandate. That is to say, by virtue of baptism we are being called to be faithful witnesses of the Gospel not only in words but also in action. As the Church teaches: “By her very mission, the Church... travels the same journey as all humanity and shares the same earthly lot... She must go the same path Christ went: a path of poverty and obedience, of service and self-sacrifice” (CCC 854). In the same manner that the Holy Father in his insight says: “I dream of a ‘missionary option’, that is, a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything...” (Evangelii Gaudium (§27)).
In the light of this, we are invited to live with a forgiving heart
Like Joseph, to forgive those who wrong us, not because they deserve it, but because God is working through us to bring reconciliation.
On a serious note as pilgroms of hope, we are called every now and then to embrace the mission entrusted to us. We must carryout the missionary mandate whether at home, workplace, or parish, our lives must proclaim: “The Kingdom is near.”
In conclusion, the rèsume of todays liturgy is that God can turn betrayal into blessing, and that we are called to announce His Kingdom with urgency and trust. Like Joseph, we must choose forgiveness. Like the Apostles, we must embrace our mission. For in doing so, we reveal that the Kingdom of God truly is at hand.
+ Peace be with you.
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