Friday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time

Memorial of Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

In Catholic Lectionary Today's readings:

• 📖 First reading: 2 John 4-9
• 📖 Gospel: Luke 17:26-37 🔥



🌟 The readings today call us to live with vigilance, truth, and love, themes that resonate with the life and teachings of St. Albert the Great. In the first reading, John reminds the community to "walk in the truth" by living out Christ's commandments, especially the command to love one another. This call to love is not new but foundational to Christian living, rooted in fidelity to Christ’s teaching. John also warns against false teachers who deny Jesus’ incarnation, urging the faithful to stay firmly anchored in the truth of the Gospel. 🕊️

🌅 In the Gospel, Jesus uses the examples of Noah and Lot to illustrate the suddenness of the coming of the Son of Man. People were caught up in the ordinary routines of life, unprepared for God’s judgment. Jesus’ words challenge us to remain spiritually vigilant, detached from worldly distractions, and focused on the things that truly matter—our relationship with God and our readiness for eternal life. 🌿

🕯️ The Memorial of St. Albert the Great inspires us to integrate faith and knowledge. Known for his intellectual achievements and profound faith, St. Albert reminds us that all wisdom must lead us closer to the truth of Christ and to living lives of love and service. His life exemplifies how the pursuit of knowledge and the practice of faith can go hand in hand, leading us toward holiness. ✨

Today, let us commit to walking in the truth, loving others as Christ commands, and remaining vigilant for His coming. May we, like St. Albert the Great, ground our lives in God’s wisdom and love. 🙏💖

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