SCRIPTURAL WISDOM : DAILY MEDITATION ON THE WORD OF GOD

The Enduring Question of Suffering : The Book of Job grapples with a timeless query that echoes across cultures: why does suffering visit even the righteous? Often, we attribute afflictions to personal transgressions, a belief woven into narratives like John 9:1-3, where disciples link a man's blindness to his parents' sins. Jesus, however, shatters this notion, emphasizing that suffering doesn't always stem from individual sin. Job's Trials and Our Shared Path : Job's story serves as a powerful testament to this truth. Despite his righteousness, his life was riddled with hardship. Today's reading resonates with this shared human experience. Like Job, many of us navigate valleys of hardship, carrying burdens of illness, anxiety, or loss. It can feel like an endless cycle of despair, leading to isolation and even thoughts of giving up. Hope Amidst the Darkness: While professional help is crucial, remember that God's love extends to all, regardless of their ci

Today, Catholics all over the world celebrate the Feast of Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. Amidst the scent of incense and the murmurs of prayer, unfolds a scene both ordinary and extraordinary. Mary and Joseph, young parents like any other, present their newborn son, as prescribed by the Law of Moses. Within this seemingly routine act lies a profound truth: here, God's presence mingles with human life, and the mission and identity of Jesus and Mary are revealed by the old Simeon. The sufferings and agony of the baby and his mother are already forseen here. They accepted all seen and unforseen sufferings out of love for humanity: so that all might be saved through the knowledge of the Jesus, the son of God.  We can think about the weight on Mary and Joseph's shoulders. Entrusted with the Son of God, their role transcends mere parenthood. They become the first teachers, guiding Jesus' innocent steps along the path of faith. We can picture them, in the quiet moments

Le deuxième livre de Samuel 12 : 1-17 nous offre une histoire profonde qui résume notre lutte pour l'intégrité morale, la conscience de soi et la tendance humaine à juger les autres tout en ignorant ses propres défauts. Avant l'épisode d'aujourd'hui, David avait commis l'adultère avec Bethsabée et avait ensuite assassiné son mari Urie. Ce récit illustre comment un péché en entraîne un autre. Nathan, en tant que prophète de Dieu, ne confronte pas directement le roi David à ses transgressions. Au lieu de cela, Nathan emploie une parabole, l'histoire d'un homme riche qui s'empare injustement de la seule brebis d'un homme pauvre. Nathan nous enseigne l'importance de faire preuve de sagesse pour aborder les questions sensibles avec soin, en amenant les autres à l'introspection plutôt qu'à l'accusation directe. Cette histoire illustre également les deux côtés du roi David : celui qui aimait Dieu et Lui écrivait des chansons, et celui qu

The Second Book of Samuel 12: 1 –17 offers us a profound story that encapsulates our struggle for moral integrity, self-awareness, and the human inclination to judge others while overlooking one’s own faults. Before today’s episode, David had committed adultery with Bathsheba and subsequently murdered her husband Uriah. This narrative illustrates how one sin leads to another.  Nathan, as prophet of God, does not confront King David directly with his transgressions. Instead, Nathan employs a parable, the story of a rich man who unjustly seizes the only ewe lamb of a poor man. Nathan teaches us the importance of having wisdom to approach sensitive issues with care, leading others to self-reflection rather than direct accusation. This story illustrates also the two sides of King David: he is the one who loved God and wrote songs for Him, and the one who did wrong by taking what wasn't his . David passed a harsh judgment on himself, unwittingly condemning himself.  He later realized th

               Frères et sœurs en Christ, ouvrons aujourd’hui nos cœurs aux braises de la foi qui brillent en nous, braises allumées par des générations de martyrs, nourries et soutenues par la main de Dieu. Paul, écrivant à Timothée, son fils bien-aimé dans la foi, nous rappelle cette lignée de lumière, une lignée qui s'étend de Lois, la grand-mère de Timothée, à Eunice, sa mère, jusqu'à lui et finalement jusqu'à chacun de nous. Pensez un instant, chers amis, à ceux qui ont été les premiers à susciter en vous la  foi. Qui t'a tenu la main pour te parler de la foi, t’amener à l’église, t’apprendre à prier ? Qui t'a appris les chants liturgiques?  Qui a parlé de l'amour de Dieu à voix basse contre ta joue ? Leur contact, leur voix, leurs larmes, leurs sacrifices, leurs souffrances sont les flammes qui éclairent notre chemin, des flammes qui peuvent vaciller dans le vent, mais ne s'éteignent jamais vraiment. Paul écrit : « Je me souviens de votre foi sincè

Brothers and sisters, let us open our hearts today to the embers of faith glowing within us, embers kindled by generations of Martyrs and nurtured by the steady hand of God. Paul, writing to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith, reminds us of this lineage of light, a line that stretches from Lois, Timothy's grandmother, to Eunice, his mother, and down to him, and ultimately, to each of us. Think for a moment, dear friends, of those who first sparked your own faith, who held your hand, sang to you, spoke of God's love in whispers against your cheek.   Their touch, their voice, their tears, their sacrifices, their sufferings are the flames that lit our way, flames that may flicker in the wind, but never truly die. Paul writes, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” Can you hear the echo of those words through the ages? Can you feel the hands of Lois on your shou

             Brothers and sisters, nestled in the heart of John 15:9-17 lies a message as precious as a pearl unearthed from the depths. It marks an evolution in the relationship between Jesus and his disciples. They moved from being His servants to becoming His friends. "Behold, I call you Friends", says Jesus. This Gospel challenges and questions us:  where do I stand today in my relationship with Jesus? Is He really my closest and best friend?           Talking to his disciples Jesus says: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love”. What a privilege, what a great joy to know that the Love Jesus has for us is comparable with the Love God the Father has for him.   We remember that at the baptism of Jesus, the voice of the Father came from heaven saying: “This is my beloved Son with whom I am pleased; listen to Him”.             Can you feel the warmth of Jesus invitation, not just to dip your toes in His love, but to dive headfirst and remain ther