What is so very obvious in both of today’s readings for Mass, is God’s compassion toward Hezekiah in the first reading, and Christ’s compassion for his disciples in the gospel. Mercy is actually a better word for both situations, because this is what Jesus said in today’s gospel when the Pharisees accused him …
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A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break, a Smoldering Wick He Will Not Quench
At first glance, both of the readings for mass seem very negative. They are both about men with evil hearts who plot evil against their neighbor for material gain, or against the Lord Jesus because he made the Pharisees look bad in front of others.
You Will Find Rest for Yourselves
Aren’t these verses in today’s first reading beautiful? “O Lord, we look to you; Your name and your title are the desire of our souls. My soul yearns for you in the night, yes, my spirit within me keeps vigil for you.” For those of us who are night owls, these verses are especially beautiful. There is something beautiful about the stillness of the night …