TUESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (II)
Mystery of the day: Sorrowful
Celebration: Ferial
📖 Table of the Word
First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:9–20
Gospel: Mark 1:21–28
Theme: When God Looks Beyond Appearances
Reflection
In the first reading taken from 1 Samuel 1:9–20, Hannah moves from silent suffering to bold surrender. Her prayer is so deep, so interior, that it is mistakn for drunkenness. Even the priest, Eli, misjudges her. This moment reveals a profound biblical truth: those closest to God are sometimes least understood by others.
Yet Hannah does not withdraw. She pours out her soul before the Lord. Scripture tells us that “her countenance was sad no longer”, not because the prayer was already answered, but because she entrusted her pain to God. Faith does not always remove the problem immediately; it restores peace before the miracle.
In the Gospel, Mark 1:21–28 Jesus enters the synagogue, not as a learned scribe quoting authorities, but as Authority Himself. His word unsettles both people and spirits. He confronts the unclean spirit, His command is brief yet absolute: “Be silent. Come out of him!”
This is the heart of Christ’s mission: to free humanity from whatever diminishes life. The people are astonished because His authority does not burden; it liberates. Where Jesus speaks, chaos yields to order, fear to peace.
Beloved in Christ Jesus, it is obvious that God looks beyond appearances. He knows our secret thoughts, our cravings, worries and cares just like in the case of Hannah as we heard in today's first reading.
Finally, let us in humility and trust hope in Him and Him alone.
+ Peace of Christ be with you!
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