Cherishing the Word of God transforms our hearts,

building a foundation of character, wisdom, and peace.

By dwelling on its truth daily,

we discover spiritual riches and a lasting lifeline of hope.

 

＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊     

2 Timothy 3:10-17

You, instead,

Have closely followed my teaching, my way of life, my projects, faith, patience, love, endurance,

persecutions and sufferings. You know what happened to me at Antioch, Iconium and Lystra.

How many trials I had to bear! Yet, the Lord rescued me from them all.

All who want to serve God, in Christ Jesus, will be persecuted;

while evil persons and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

 

As for you, continue with what you have learned, and what has been entrusted to you,

knowing from whom you received it. Besides, you have known the Scriptures from childhood;

they will give you the wisdom that leads to salvation, through faith in Christ Jesus.

All Scripture is inspired by God, and is useful for teaching, refuting error,

for correcting and training in Christian life. Through Scripture,

the man of God is made expert and thoroughly equipped for every good work.

 

Ps 119:157, 160, 161,165, 166, 168

O Lord, great peace have they who love your law.

 

＊＊＊ Gospel ＊＊＊      

Mark 12:35-37

As Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said, "

The teachers of the law say that the Messiah is the Son of David.

How can that be? For David, himself, inspired by the Holy Spirit,

declared: The Lord said to my Lord, 'Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet!'

If David, himself, calls him Lord, in what way can he be his Son?" Many people came to Jesus, and listened to him gladly.

 

Gospel Reflection ：

Let us cherish the Word of God.

In the first reading from the second letter to Timothy, Paul declares,

"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, correcting mistakes,

and training in Christian living." This reminds us that Scripture is not merely a book;

it is the living Word of God, given to guide, strengthen, and shape us as His children.

 

The Bible teaches us the truth, corrects our mistakes, and trains us in righteousness.

Scripture serves as our solid foundation in a world filled with confusion, numerous voices, and shifting values.

By immersing ourselves in God's Word, we gain wisdom, grow in faith,

and become equipped to face the challenges of living as Christ's disciples. Let us cherish the Word of God,

meditate on it daily, and allow it to transform our hearts so that we may faithfully live out God's will.

We ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten and inspire us as we read the Scriptures daily to

grow in the values of the "Word of God Made Flesh," Jesus, our Lord.