Today’s readings offer a powerful message about trust, reconciliation, and divine mission.
The First Reading comes from (Genesis 41 and 42), during a time of great famine. Joseph, once sold into slavery by his own brothers, had risen to power in Egypt. As famine spread across the land, his brothers came to Egypt seeking food. They did not recognize Joseph, but he knew them immediately. Rather than seeking revenge, Joseph began the path of reconciliation—reminding us how God can turn suffering into salvation.
“When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, ‘Why do you just keep looking at each other?’ He continued, ‘I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us, so that we may live and not die.’”
(Genesis 42:1–2)
The Responsorial Psalm was a beautiful plea of trust in God's love and faithfulness:
“Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.”
(Psalm 33:22)
The Gospel, taking from (Matthew 10:1–7), Jesus commissions the twelve disciples and gives them extraordinary authority—not only to preach but also to heal and cast out demons. He sends them out with a clear mission: to bring the Kingdom of God to the lost sheep of Israel.
“Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness... As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”
(Matthew 10:1 and 7)
These readings remind us that God uses us: flawed, forgiven, and faithful, all for His purposes. Whether we are like Joseph, who endured injustice and rose to forgive, or like the disciples, sent to serve and heal, we are all part of God’s greater divine plan.
God is good. Have a wonderful Wednesday. God bless you.
I remain Pal Ronnie
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