Bless the Lord, My Soul: Mass Reading and Reflections

Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary: August 22, 2025

Reading 1 (Ruth 1:16)

“Wherever you go, I will go; your people shall be my people, and your God my God.”

Note:
Ruth’s pledge of loyalty to Naomi is more than human devotion; it is a leap of faith into God’s promise. Her words invite us to reflect on our own commitments to God, family, and community. True love is not convenient but sacrificial. Bless the Lord, my soul, for devotion that transforms.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 146:7-8)

“The Lord secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry, and sets captives free.”

Note:
This psalm sings of God’s faithfulness to the forgotten. He is close to the widow, the orphan, the oppressed, and the stranger. We too are called to mirror this compassion. Bless the Lord, my soul, for the God who never abandons the vulnerable.

Alleluia (Psalm 25:4-5)

“Teach me your paths, my God, guide me in your truth.”

Note:
Life’s path is often unclear, but God’s truth lights the way. When we let Him lead, confusion gives way to clarity. Bless the Lord, my soul, for guidance that never fails.

Gospel (Matthew 22:37-39)

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart... and your neighbor as yourself.”

Note:
Jesus condenses the entire law into two commandments: love of God and love of neighbor. This is the foundation of all Christian living. Bless the Lord, my soul, for love that fulfills the law and unites us with God and each other.

God is good. Have a blessed day.

With love,
Pal Ronnie