Wednesday of week 25 in Ordinary Time
First reading Ezra 9:5-9
Ezra’s prayer acknowledges a profound truth: even in the midst of failure and exile, mercy came from the Lord. His mercy brightened the eyes of His people, gave them relief, and reminded them that they were never abandoned. This passage is a reminder that God’s mercy is not a temporary gesture but a constant presence that restores and sustains us. When we feel crushed by our own sins, or weighed down by circumstances that seem beyond repair, the light of His mercy lifts our eyes from despair to hope. God does not abandon His people, nor does He abandon us. His mercy gives us not only forgiveness but also the strength to rise again and rebuild our lives. The challenge is to recognize this mercy in our daily lives, to see in small moments of kindness, unexpected relief, or inner peace, the hand of God reminding us that His love is always greater than our weakness. Let’s reflect: When I feel weighed down by my own weakness or struggles, do I recognize the mercy of God that brightens my eyes, gives me relief, and assures me that He has never abandoned me?
Don Giorgio
Don Giorgio