First Reading: (1 Kings 21:1–16)
Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 5)
Response: Lord, listen to my groaning.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.
Alleluia.
Gospel: (Matthew 5:38–42)
Reflection
Today's readings contrast two very different responses to power and injustice.
In the first reading, Ahab and Jezebel abuse authority to take what does not belong to them. Their greed leads to deception, injustice, and the death of an innocent man, Naboth. The story reminds us that worldly power often seeks its own advantage at the expense of others.
In the Gospel, Jesus proposes a radically different path. Rather than revenge or retaliation, He teaches mercy, generosity, and nonviolence. Turning the other cheek does not mean approving evil; it means refusing to allow hatred and vengeance to rule our hearts. Christ calls His disciples to overcome evil with goodness and to trust God as the ultimate judge.
In a world often marked by conflict, lawsuits, resentment, and the desire to “get even,” Jesus invites us to be instruments of peace. We are called to seek reconciliation, practice generosity, and respond to injustice with faith rather than bitterness.
May we have the courage to follow Christ's example, choosing mercy over revenge and peace over hostility.
Amen
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