Saturday 2 August

Saturday 2 August

Aug 2, 2025 | DAILY BREAD

Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday of week 17 in Ordinary Time
First reading Leviticus 25:1,​8-17
Today’s reading invites us to rediscover the spirit of the Jubilee, as we are celebrating the Jubilee Year, as a time of liberation, renewal, and trust in God’s providence. The command to rest the land, release debts, and allow everyone to return to their ancestral home speaks of a radical vision where human greed is set aside, relationships are restored, and all creation finds rest in God’s care. This holy year was not merely about economic or social reform, it was about re-centering life on the truth that everything belongs to the Lord and that we are His people, called to live in freedom and generosity. In the Jubilee, dependence on God replaces self-reliance, and mercy takes precedence over possession. On this memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we are reminded of her simple trust in God’s providence and her poverty of spirit, which opened her to His greatness. Like her, we are invited to let go of what enslaves us, our anxieties, attachments, or desire for control, and to rest in the care of the One who provides abundantly. The Jubilee calls us to a purified heart: free to forgive, free to share, and free to live as children who know that everything is gift. Let’s reflect: What attachments or desires for control do I need to release so that I can live more freely in God’s providence and share His generosity with others?

Don Giorgio

Friday 1 August

Friday 1 August

Aug 1, 2025 | DAILY BREAD

Saint Alphonsus Mary de’ Liguori, Bishop, Doctor
First reading Leviticus 23:1,​4-11,​15-16,​27,​34-37
First Friday: Let’s entrust ourselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
On this First Friday, as we entrust ourselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, today’s reading reminds us that sacred assemblies are not merely human initiatives but divine invitations. The feasts and gatherings of Israel were established by the Lord Himself as moments to remember His saving works and renew their covenant with Him. Likewise, every Eucharistic celebration we attend is not just a ritual we choose to observe but a call from God to encounter His love and mercy anew. In the Sacred Heart, we see the fullness of this divine invitation: Jesus opens His heart to draw us into His life, heal our wounds, and transform us with His love. Each time we gather for worship, we respond to this summons from God who longs to be with His people and to strengthen us through His presence. Today, let us approach the Sacred Heart with gratitude and humility, remembering that our worship is not about what we give to God, but about receiving and celebrating what He has already done for us. Let’s reflect: Is my devotion to the Sacred Heart a true response to Jesus’ invitation, recognizing it as His desire to draw me closer to His love and saving presence?

Don Giorgio