First Reading: (2 Samuel 11:1–17)
Response Psalm: (Psalm 51)
“Be merciful, Lord, for we have sinned.”
Alleluia
God reveals the mysteries of the Kingdom not to the self-sufficient, but to the humble. The childlike heart sees what pride obscures. This humility is the doorway through which grace enters.
Gospel (Mark 4:26–34)
Reflection
Today’s readings place two truths side by side: the fragility of the human heart and the unstoppable mercy of God.
David’s fall warns us that spiritual complacency is dangerous. He remained behind while others went to battle, and in that idleness, temptation took root. Sin often begins not with rebellion, but with neglect. Prayer fades. Awareness dulls. Ego creeps in. Like David, we can become blind to how far we have drifted.
Yet the Gospel reminds us that God never abandons the soil, even when it is wounded. The seed of God’s love is already planted within us. It grows quietly, persistently, if we allow it. Prayer is what keeps us awake. It sobers us. It realigns us when fear, pride, or self-doubt threaten to stunt our growth.
Spiritual life is not about instant perfection; it is about faithful nurturing. When we return to God with humility, even our failures become fertile ground for grace. God specializes in growth we cannot explain and mercy we do not deserve.
Today, we are invited to trust the slow work of God within us. To repent honestly. To pray faithfully. And to believe that no storm, no sin, no weakness is stronger than the love in which we are anchored.
Be merciful, Lord, for we have sinned-and make us grow again.
Amen.
God bless 🙌
Have a wonderful weekend
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