Saint Teresa of Ávila, Virgin, Doctor
Wednesday of week 28 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Romans 2:1-11 ·
Saint Paul’s message in Romans reminds us that God’s justice is perfect and impartial—He looks not at appearances or status but at the truth of each heart. “There will be glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good,” Paul says, affirming that goodness, when rooted in love and sincerity, is always seen and rewarded by God. Saint Teresa of Ávila embodied this truth through her life of deep prayer, humility, and reform—proving that holiness is not confined to great deeds but is found in the consistent practice of love and truth. God’s impartiality is both a comfort and a challenge: comfort, because His mercy embraces all who seek Him; challenge, because it calls us to examine our own hearts without excuses or comparisons. What matters most is integrity before God—a life lived in goodness, even when unseen, becomes radiant in His eyes. Let’s reflect: Do I seek to live with integrity before God, doing good for His glory alone, or do I let judgment, pride, or comparison cloud my sense of what is truly right?
Don Giorgio