Tuesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time
First reading Genesis 32:23-33
In today’s reading, we witness the mysterious and intense encounter between Jacob and God, a struggle through the night that ends not in defeat, but in blessing. Jacob’s words, “I will not let you go unless you bless me,” reveal a heart that clings with faith, not only to God’s power, but to God’s goodness and love. This moment of wrestling speaks to our own inner battles, times when we struggle with fears, questions, or pain, yet refuse to let go of our trust in God’s desire to bless us. What makes the difference in Jacob is not just his belief in God, but his deep conviction that he is loved by God and therefore worthy of that blessing. This faith, both in God’s love and in his own identity as loved, transforms him into Israel—a new name, a new purpose. Today, we are invited to reflect on our own faith, to believe not only that God loves, but that we are truly loved by Him. Let’s reflect: Do I truly believe that I am personally loved by God, and do I cling to that truth even during struggle and uncertainty?
Don Giorgio