Saints Paul Miki and his Companions, Martyrs
Thursday of week 4 in Ordinary Time
First reading Hebrews 12:18-19,21-24
This reading highlights the transformative power of our relationship with Jesus Christ, who brings us into the very presence of God. As the mediator of the new covenant, Jesus offers us both purification from sin and the gift of divine sonship. In Him our sins are forgiven and we become sons and daughter of God. This covenant is not marked by fear and trembling, as was the experience at Mount Sinai, but by grace, inviting us into the heavenly Jerusalem. Through Jesus, our sins are forgiven, and we are no longer separated from God but embraced as His beloved children. In this new covenant, we are called to live in the fullness of God’s love and mercy, rejoicing in the freedom and intimacy that come from being united with Him. Let’s reflect: How does my relationship with Jesus Christ shape the way I understand and embrace my identity as a beloved child of God?
Don Giorgio