Wednesday of week 17 in Ordinary Time
Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop, Doctor
First reading Exodus 34:29-35
Today’s reading shows us how Moses, after speaking with God, returned to the people with his face shining so brightly that they were awed by the visible sign of God’s presence upon him. This radiance was not his own doing, but the effect of grace, the result of being in deep communion with the Lord. Similarly, when we live in God’s grace, it transforms us in ways that are often visible to others: in our words, our actions, and even in the peace and joy we radiate. Grace aligns our hearts with God’s will so that we speak not out of our own impulses or agendas, but as instruments of His wisdom and truth. Like Moses, we become living witnesses, reflecting God’s light into a world that longs for hope and guidance. Today, we are invited to draw close to God in prayer and intimacy, so that His grace may not only fill us but also overflow through us, making His presence known in all that we say and do. Let’s reflect: Does my life reflect the transforming grace of God in such a way that my words and actions reveal His presence to those around me?
Don Giorgio