Gospel of the Day
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew 11:25–30
At that time, Jesus said:
“I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to little ones. Yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.
All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.
Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”
M&H
It is the Father Himself who hides His wisdom from the proud heart and reveals it to the humble.
It is only the gentle and humble of heart who can find rest in the Heart of Christ.
Before the world, such a one may seem like a poor fool, but in truth, he is rich and full of wisdom—a wisdom unknown to the worldly man.
I must practise these two virtues if I want to have a heart ready to enter into the Heart of Jesus:
M&H — Meek and Humble, Meek and Humble, Meek and Humble…
May I never forget: this is the mark of true wisdom.
Applying It to Married Life
Catalina often found herself complaining because she always had to push everything forward at home—chores, the children, even their life of faith.
But one day, in prayer, the Lord showed her His gentle and humble Heart—how He adapted Himself to the slowness and awkwardness of His disciples. Some were mere fishermen, yet He approached them with love and patience. He, being God, lived a simple life and offered it for our salvation.
From that moment, Catalina’s attitude changed. She realised she needed to follow her Master’s example and adapt herself to her husband’s pace, performing her tasks simply and humbly.
Whenever she was tempted to self-pity, she asked forgiveness from the Lord—because Jesus never looked at Himself, but always loved.
Little by little, she discovered the true value of meekness, which raised her higher than all the books about holiness she had devoured before.
Thus, Catalina grew in wisdom, because God Himself shared it with her.
Mother,
Bless the Lord, O my soul; let all that is within me bless His holy name!
I give thanks to You, my God, for all Your blessings, because You are compassionate and merciful.
You never accuse, You do not hold grudges.
Thank You, Lord, for Your tenderness, for loving my poor clay. Thank You for Your covenant with my husband and me. Amen.