Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday of week 32 in Ordinary Time
Saint Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor
Reading: Wisdom 18:14-16; 19:6-9
The Book of Wisdom presents a magnificent vision of the all-powerful Word of God, who enters human history not with noise or force, but with decisive, saving power. In the stillness of the night, God’s Word leapt from heaven to confront darkness and deliver His people, showing that it is His voice, not human strength, that changes the course of events. This same Word later becomes flesh in Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection reveal that God’s power is gentle yet unstoppable, humble yet victorious. Saint Albert the Great, a towering intellect of the Church, dedicated his life to contemplating this divine Word present in Scripture, creation, and the mysteries of faith. His example teaches us that true wisdom lies not in our brilliance, but in letting the Word of God illuminate our minds and shape our actions. When we welcome this Word into our hearts, everything is transformed: confusion becomes clarity, fear yields to courage, and ordinary life opens to divine meaning. Let’s reflect: Do I allow the all-powerful Word of God to speak into my life and shape my decisions, or do I rely more on my own strength and understanding?
Don Giorgio