Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday of week 31 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Romans 16:3-9, 16, 22-27 16. Saint Paul concludes his letter to the Romans with warmth and gratitude, greeting by name those who helped, encouraged, and worked alongside him in the Gospel. These closing lines remind us that the life of faith is never lived alone, it grows through relationships, shared service, and mutual gratitude. Paul’s careful remembrance of each person shows that holiness is not just about great deeds but about the quiet faithfulness of those who build the Church, day by day. To remember others with gratitude is to recognize the face of Christ in those who have walked beside us, supported us, and strengthened our faith. Gratitude transforms memory into prayer; it turns relationships into communion. When we pause to thank God for the people in our lives, we renew the bonds of love that make the Body of Christ alive and radiant in the world. Let’s reflect: Do I take time to remember with gratitude those who have strengthened my faith and shared in my journey, recognizing in them the presence and love of Christ?
Don Giorgio