First Reading: (Jonah 4:1–11)
Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 86)
Response: You, O Lord, are merciful and gracious.
Alleluia:
Alleluia, Alleluia.
You have received a spirit of adoption as sons through which we cry: Abba, Father!
Gospel: (Luke 11:1–4)
Reflection
Today’s first readings is one of the most thoughtful pieces in the Bible and it remind us of the struggle between control and surrender. Jonah could not accept God’s mercy toward Nineveh. He wanted justice according to his own standards, not God’s compassion. When the plant withered, Jonah’s anger revealed a deeper issue, pride. In our world today, everyone can tell there is what seems to be injustice across the board.
But how often do we, like Jonah, become consumed by what we think is right, or by situations we cannot control? The lesson is clear: learn when to hold on, and when to let go. Maturity and faith teach us that some things are not ours to fix. Life, at times, demands surrender, not as weakness, but as trust in God’s greater wisdom.
The Gospel complements this message beautifully. When the disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray, He gives them the Our Father, a prayer of humility and dependence. Each line teaches us to let go of self-reliance and cling instead to divine grace:
“Your will be done.”
“Give us this day.”
“Forgive us.”
Letting go can be painful, pride resists it, ego fears it, but it is the path to peace. Prayer is the bridge that allows us to hand over our burdens to God. Whatever anger, resentment, or anxiety we hold, today is a call to release it and trust that God’s mercy knows better than our limited understanding and judgment.
May we pray for perspective, balance, and freedom. May we let go of what weighs us down and embrace the peace that comes from surrendering to God’s will.
God bless you and have a wonderful day.
Pal Ronnie
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