Wednesday of week 13 in Ordinary Time
First reading Genesis 21:5,8-20
Today’s reading reminds us that God never abandons the forgotten, the rejected, or those cast aside by others. Hagar, driven into the wilderness with her son and left with little hope, encounters the compassionate presence of God once again. Though Sarah had rejected her, and though all seemed lost, God saw Hagar’s suffering and heard the cries of her child. In her despair, God provided water in the desert and renewed His promise over Ishmael’s life. This moment reveals a powerful truth: human rejection does not equate to divine abandonment. God’s care reaches beyond social status, past mistakes, or painful circumstances, His love finds us in our most vulnerable places. Like Hagar, we may sometimes feel overlooked or mistreated, but God sees us, hears us, and remains faithful. Today, we are invited to take comfort in the assurance that even when others turn away, God draws near and provides exactly what we need to continue our journey. Let’s reflect: Do I trust that God sees and cares for me even when I feel forgotten or rejected by others?
Don Giorgio