Today's first reading was from (Exodus 11:10—12:14), the origin of the Passover, a sacred and foundational moment in Israel's history. As it says:
“Moses and Aaron performed all these wonders before Pharaoh, but the Lord made Pharaoh obstinate, and he would not let the Israelites leave his land” (Exodus 11:10).
This moment marked the beginning of God’s specific instructions for deliverance. He told His people to sacrifice a lamb and mark their doorposts with its blood, a sign of trust and obedience. This was no ordinary meal. It was a declaration of faith in God’s power to save.
The Responsorial Psalm echoed this act of trust:
“I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord” (Psalm 116:13).
The Gospel reading came from (Matthew 12:1–8) where Jesus challenged the legalism of the Pharisees who condemned His disciples for picking grain on the Sabbath. He reminded them, and us:
“I desire mercy, not sacrifice” (Matthew 12:7).
In His divine wisdom, Jesus calls us beyond ritual to relationship, beyond rules to compassion.
And He adds:
“The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath” (Matthew 12:8).
We are reminded that the law exists to serve life, not restrict love. Too often, we see others in need and hesitate, citing rules or limitations. But Jesus calls us to listen to His voice:
“My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27, Alleluia verse).
Let us not miss the opportunity to act mercifully in a world heavy with suffering. God’s instruction at the first Passover was not just about sacrifice, it was about trust and liberation. Christ, our Passover lamb, now invites us into that same freedom, not through law, but through love.
God bless you.
Pal Ronnie
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