Nov 13, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Friday of week 32 in Ordinary Time
Readings: Wisdom 13:1-9
The Book of Wisdom warns us against a spiritual danger that is as real today as ever: becoming so captivated by the beauty and power of created things that we forget the One who made them. Creation is meant to lift our hearts upward, not absorb our attention downward; its splendor is a pathway, not a destination. “From the greatness and beauty of created things, their original author is seen”, yet how easily we stop at the gift and miss the Giver. Whether it is nature, achievements, possessions, or even relationships, anything can become a distraction if it claims the gaze meant for God alone. But when we look at the world with a contemplative heart, creation becomes a window onto divine majesty: mountains speak of His strength, oceans of His depth, stars of His mystery, and the human person of His love. To recover this clarity is to rediscover wonder, not in what is seen, but in the One whose invisible goodness sustains all that exists. Let’s reflect: Do I let the beauty and gifts of creation lead me back to the Creator, or do I allow them to distract my heart from the One who alone deserves my worship?
Don Giorgio
Nov 12, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
Thursday of week 32 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Wisdom 7:22b–8:1
The Wisdom described in today’s reading, “more radiant than light,” mirrors perfectly the Love flowing from the Heart of Jesus. Both are divine in origin and transforming in power. Wisdom guides, purifies, and enlightens; the Love of the Sacred Heart heals, renews, and sanctifies. In Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, we see how these two divine realities intertwine, her whole life was an act of intelligent love, guided by heavenly wisdom. Though frail and often rejected, she allowed divine love to animate her with courage, crossing oceans and founding institutions for the poor, the sick, and the orphaned. Her insight did not come from intellect alone but from a heart formed in prayer and shaped by trust in Jesus’ Heart. Just as Wisdom orders creation, the Sacred Heart orders the chaos of human suffering through love that acts. To live in this light is to allow divine wisdom to become the pulse of our compassion, making every thought, word, and gesture an echo of Christ’s mercy. Let’s reflect: Do I let the wisdom that flows from the Heart of Jesus enlighten my choices, so that love, not fear or pride, becomes the guiding force of my life?
Don Giorgio
Nov 12, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Josaphat, Bishop, Martyr
Wednesday of week 32 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Wisdom 6:1-11
The Book of Wisdom reminds us that holiness is not only a gift but also a responsibility, especially for those entrusted with leadership or guidance. “Those who keep the holy precepts hallowed shall be found holy,” we read, and those who live them deeply will have “a ready response.” Saint Josaphat understood this truth to its fullest measure. As a bishop devoted to unity and fidelity to the Church, he did not simply teach the precepts of faith; he embodied them, even to the point of martyrdom. His life shows that holiness is proven not in words, but in the integrity and courage with which one stands for truth and charity, even when it costs everything. To live God’s wisdom is to let His law shape our conscience and His mercy temper our actions. In a world filled with noise and division, the most powerful witness is a life consistent with the Gospel, transparent, faithful, and ready to give a reason for hope through love. Let’s reflect: Do I live God’s commandments with such integrity and courage that my life itself becomes a response to His call, even when it demands sacrifice?
Don Giorgio
Nov 10, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop
Tuesday of week 32 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Wisdom 2:23–3:9
The Book of Wisdom reveals a truth that lies at the heart of all faith: “Those who trust in Him shall understand truth, and the faithful shall abide with Him in love.” To know the truth is not merely to grasp ideas, it is to encounter the living God, whose very nature is love. When we trust in Him, our understanding is purified; we begin to see reality not through fear or pride, but through the light of divine compassion. Saint Martin of Tours lived this truth with heroic simplicity. His famous act of sharing his cloak with a beggar, whom he later recognized as Christ Himself, shows that love is the highest expression of truth. In a world often clouded by self-interest, St. Martin reminds us that faith is not an abstraction but a life of communion: to trust in God is to love as He loves. Those who abide in that love already dwell in the truth that endures forever. Let’s reflect: Do I allow my faith to lead me into the truth of love, seeing God’s presence in others and trusting that every act of charity reveals His eternal truth?
Don Giorgio
Nov 10, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor
Monday of week 32 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Wisdom 1:1-7
The Book of Wisdom teaches that seeking God “in the integrity of heart” is the foundation of a genuine relationship with Him. God reveals Himself not to the proud or the cunning, but to those who approach Him with sincerity, humility, and purity of intention. Integrity of heart means having a unity between what we believe, what we say, and how we live, it is the harmony of truth and love within the soul. When our search for God is honest, He draws near to us and fills our hearts with His Spirit, who “pervades and penetrates all things.” Saint Leo the Great embodied this wisdom through his deep faith, pastoral courage, and clarity of teaching. His life reminds us that true greatness flows from hearts anchored in truth and integrity before God. To seek Him sincerely is not merely to look for answers, but to open our whole being to His transforming presence. Let’s reflect: Do I seek God with integrity of heart—allowing His truth to shape my thoughts and actions—or do I approach Him only when it is convenient or comfortable?
Don Giorgio
