Gospel of the Day
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew 12:38–42
At that time, some of the scribes and Pharisees answered Jesus, saying,
“Master, we would see a sign from thee.”
But he answered and said to them:
“An evil and adulterous generation seeketh a sign: and a sign shall not be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.
For as Jonas was in the whale’s belly three days and three nights: so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.
The men of Ninive shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they did penance at the preaching of Jonas. And behold a greater than Jonas here.
The queen of the south shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon. And behold a greater than Solomon here.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
We Want to See a Sign
Whoever asks for a sign, does so because they don’t believe.
And me? Do I truly believe that You are alive and present among us each day? Do I believe in the covenant of love You sealed with my spouse and me in our Sacrament?
Jesus, today You, who are the Truth, tell me that those who spared no effort or discomfort to listen to the wisdom of one chosen by God — and those who converted with the preaching of a prophet — will rise in judgment against this generation and condemn it.
Why? Because here, now, there is Someone greater — greater than anyone, greater than everything. (Last Friday’s Gospel also reminded us: “Here is one greater than the temple.”)
You are here. You remained here — with us and among us.
You, who gave wisdom to Solomon.
You, who spoke through Jonah.
You are truly alive and present in every tabernacle, and in the midst of us when two or more gather in Your name.
And yet, having You so close… we often fail to see You.
We don’t realise how incredibly blessed we are.
What more sign do I need?
My Lord and my God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love You.
And I ask pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love You.
Applied to Married Life
Luis: Carmen, listen — since you’re tired, how about this: I’ll clean up the kitchen, and in the meantime you can freshen up a bit and then we head over to the perpetual adoration chapel?
Carmen: Oh Luis… not tonight. I was dreaming of just sinking into the sofa and watching an episode of my favourite series to unwind.
Luis: But what will that really give you? What better rest is there than being with Our Lord? We are so blessed to have that chapel nearby, where Jesus is waiting for us — His Heart beating for us.
He welcomes us with open arms, and we give Him such joy just by being there. And we find rest in Him.
We can each make our personal prayer in silence there… and then, once back home, we can do our conjugal prayer together.
What could possibly be better?
Carmen: You’re right. Nothing could be better than spending time with the Lord, who redeemed us and chose to remain with us forever.
We can’t leave Him alone.
Let’s go and give thanks for everything He’s given us today. And it’s true — every time we go, I come back more renewed and rested than with anything else.
Thank you for helping me overcome my laziness.
Luis: Thank you, for bringing me closer to the Lord.
Now I enjoy going and praying with you. What a joy to be able to go together and spend time with the Lord!
Mother,
We thank you for giving us Your Son.
Teach us to rest in Him and to trust in Him, just as You trusted and rested always in God.
Blessed are you, Mother! Praised be Our Lord forever!