"Offer to God a sacrifice of praise." Psalm 50:14
It is Saturday and I am off, finally. A breath. A pause. A moment to reflect.
The first reading from Exodus reminds us of the sacred covenant between God and His people. Moses stands between heaven and earth, writing down God’s words, offering sacrifice, and sprinkling the blood of the covenant. The people respond with commitment: “We will heed and do.” It’s a powerful moment of renewal, one that invites me today, on this quiet Saturday, to ask: Am I still honoring the covenant I have made with God in my baptism and daily living?
The Gospel speaks of weeds and wheat growing side by side. Life is full of both, blessings and burdens, grace and struggle. But Jesus cautions patience. "Let them grow together until harvest." Not everything broken needs to be uprooted now. Some healing takes time. Some clarity comes only later. There’s wisdom in waiting. Patience is virtue is rooted in this.
And today, as we honor Saints Joachim and Anne, the parents of Mary, we remember the quiet, faithful labor of those whose love and holiness helped shape salvation history, even if their names are often whispered rather than shouted.
On this off day, may I, too, be faithful in the hidden little things. May I welcome the Word planted in me. And may I offer God not just time, but praise, a quiet, grateful heart. Lord, you know my heart.
God bless you,
Pal Ronnie
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