Jun 22, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Zechariah 12:10-11,13:1; Galatians 3:26-29
On this 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the readings draw us into the profound truth of what it means to belong to the Church—a place not of division, but of unity, healing, and grace. The prophecy of Zechariah speaks of a fountain opened for the cleansing of sin and impurity, pointing us to the sacraments, especially Baptism and Reconciliation, through which Christ continually restores and renews us. In His Church, distinctions of race, status, and gender no longer define us, for we have all been clothed in Christ, who is our unity and peace. Saint Paul’s words to the Galatians remind us that the Church is not a collection of individuals marked by difference, but a living Body bound together in the same dignity and divine life. Today, we are invited to rejoice in the radical equality and mercy offered in Christ, to live as people reconciled, purified, and united, and to be instruments of that same reconciliation in a divided world. Let’s reflect: How can I live more fully as a member of Christ’s Body, embracing the unity, mercy, and dignity that the Church offers to all without distinction?
Don Giorgio
Jun 21, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious
Saturday of week 11 in Ordinary Time
First reading 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
The reflection on Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, a model of youthful purity and self-giving, invites us to embrace the paradox that lies at the heart of Christian life: “When I am weak, then I am strong.” Saint Paul continues to explore this mystery, recognizing that our true strength does not come from self-reliance or spiritual triumphs, but from grace, God’s sustaining presence within us. In moments of weakness, when our desires overwhelm us or our limitations seem too great, it is grace that upholds us, guides us, and transforms what feels like failure into a pathway of deeper trust. Saint Aloysius, despite his fragile health and the temptations of the world around him, surrendered everything to God and found in grace the strength to love radically. Today, we are reminded that grace is not just a hidden help, it is the very power of God at work in us, lifting us beyond ourselves and making holiness possible even in our frailty. Let’s reflect: In what areas of my life do I need to stop relying on my own strength and instead open myself more fully to the transforming power of God’s grace?
Don Giorgio
Jun 20, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Friday of week 11 in Ordinary Time
First reading 2 Corinthians 11:18,21-30
In a world that often glorifies strength, success, and self-sufficiency, Saint Paul’s words remind us of a radically different truth: it is in our weakness that we encounter the power of Christ most deeply. Despite enduring countless hardships—beatings, shipwrecks, imprisonment, rejection—Paul does not boast of his resilience or accomplishments, but of his feebleness. Why? Because he knows that before the suffering of Christ, all human strength fades into insignificance, and it is only in surrendering our weakness that grace can truly shine. When we are honest about our limitations, our wounds, and our struggles, we make room for God to act. Our suffering, united with Christ’s, is no longer meaningless—it becomes redemptive. Today, let us not fear our weaknesses, but offer them humbly to the Lord, trusting that His power is made perfect precisely there. Let’s reflect: Saint Paul teaches us that true strength lies in embracing our weakness, for it is through our feebleness that the power and grace of Christ shine most clearly.
Don Giorgio
Jun 19, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Readings Genesis 14:18-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
The Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ draws us into the heart of our faith, where divine love becomes tangible in the Eucharist, the living sign of the new and eternal covenant. In every Mass, Christ offers not a symbol, but Himself, broken and poured out for us, so that we may be united with Him and with one another in a bond that transcends time and space. Just as Melchizedek offered bread and wine as a foreshadowing of this mystery, and as Saint Paul reminds us of the sacred tradition handed down, we are invited to receive this gift not as routine, but with awe and gratitude. The Eucharist is where heaven touches earth, where grace renews us, and where the Church becomes one body, nourished by the same divine life. To partake in this sacred meal is to be drawn deeper into love, sacrifice, and unity, a communion that sends us forth to become what we receive: Christ for the world. Let’s reflect: The Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ celebrates the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, the renewal of the covenant at every Mass, and the unity of the Church through shared communion in His love.
Don Giorgio
Jun 18, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Wednesday of week 11 in Ordinary Time
First reading 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
God not only loves generosity—He delights in cheerful giving, where the heart is as open as the hand. In today’s reading, Saint Paul reminds us that generosity is not simply about the act of giving, but about the spirit with which we give. A gift given reluctantly or out of mere obligation loses its fragrance; but one given with joy reflects the boundless love of God, who gives us everything freely and abundantly. When we give cheerfully, our time, resources, forgiveness, or compassion, we participate in God’s own joy, and our giving becomes a blessing not only for others but for ourselves. Such joyful generosity is a powerful witness of trust in God’s providence and a quiet seed that bears fruit in the hearts of many. Let’s reflect: Cheerful giving reflects the joyful heart of God, turning generosity into a blessing both for others and for ourselves.
Don Giorgio
