Saturday of week 3 in Ordinary Time
Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
First reading Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19
The reading is underling the necessity of faith which accepts that anything is possible becaue of the faith in the promise of God and they give up anything, no matter how precious, because of the faith in the promise of God. The text emphasizes the fundamental necessity of faith, portraying it as the unwavering trust in God’s promises, even when they seem improbable or beyond human understanding. The passage highlights the example of the patriarchs, particularly Abraham, who accepted God’s word without visible proof, journeying into the unknown solely on the basis of divine assurance. This kind of faith requires complete surrender, a willingness to let go of what is familiar, valuable, or even rational in human terms, in favor of something far greater—God’s will and His ultimate plan. The believers described in this passage understood that faith in God transcends all earthly securities; they were willing to sacrifice everything, even their most cherished possessions, because they trusted in something unseen but certain—the fulfillment of God’s promises. This radical trust reshaped their entire existence, leading them to live not for the present world but for the hope of a heavenly homeland. Likewise, when we cultivate such faith in our own lives, it transforms our perspective, teaching us that true fulfillment lies not in earthly guarantees but in the steadfast belief that God’s promises are greater than anything we could ever hold onto. Let’s reflect: How willing am I to trust in God’s promises even when they challenge my reasoning, my plans, or my understanding of what seems possible?
Don Giorgio