Monday of week 1 in Ordinary Time
Saint Hilary, Bishop, Doctor
First reading – Hebrews 1:1-6
In today’s first reading from Hebrews 1:1-6, we are reminded of the profound truth about Jesus Christ: “He is the radiant light of God’s glory and the perfect copy of his nature, sustaining the universe by his powerful command.” This passage invites us to reflect deeply on the divinity and mission of Christ. Jesus as the Son of God is the visible manifestation of God’s glory. He is the radiant light that illuminates the path to the Father, making the invisible God accessible and knowable to us. As the “perfect copy” of God’s nature, Jesus reveals the essence of God—His boundless love, mercy, and truth. Moreover, He is not a passive presence in creation but actively sustains the universe through the power of His love. It is a love that commands, yet does not compel; it invites, yet does not coerce. Jesus, the face of the Father, calls us to participate in this divine love, to recognize that the same powerful command that upholds the cosmos is also the source of our redemption and hope. On this day, as we remember Saint Hilary, a defender of the faith, we are encouraged to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the mystery of Christ, who sustains not only the universe but also the hearts of all who turn to Him. Let’s reflect: How am I allowing the radiant light of Christ’s glory and the sustaining power of His love to illuminate and guide my life, especially in moments when I struggle to see the presence of God in the world around me?
Don Giorgio