15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Deuteronomy 30:10-14; Colossians 1:15-20
On this 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the readings lead us into the heart of our faith: the nearness of the Word and the reconciling power of Christ. In Deuteronomy, we hear that the Word is not far or inaccessible—it is close, in our mouths and in our hearts, ready to guide and shape our lives. Saint Paul reveals the fullness of this Word in the person of Jesus Christ, the image of the invisible God, through whom all things were created and in whom all things are reconciled. Jesus is not only the spoken Word of God; He is the living bridge between heaven and earth, the One who restores all that is broken by offering Himself on the cross. Today we are reminded that we do not seek truth or salvation in distant places or abstract ideas—Christ, the Word made flesh, already dwells among us and within us. Our task is to listen to Him, allow His Word to take root in our hearts, and live each day as people reconciled in Him and for Him. Let’s reflect: Do I truly recognize the nearness of Christ, the living Word, in my daily life, and am I allowing His presence to shape my heart and guide my actions?
Don Giorgio