Saint Bonaventure, Bishop, Doctor
Tuesday of week 15 in Ordinary Time
First reading Exodus 2:1-15
In today’s reading, we witness the mysterious and often paradoxical ways of God, who calls Moses to be part of His divine plan of liberation by first saving him through the very household that sought to oppress his people. Pharaoh’s own daughter becomes an instrument of God’s providence, revealing that even the most unlikely circumstances can serve His purpose. This moment in Moses’ life reminds us that God’s plans are not limited by human logic or power structures; rather, He works through them, above them, and often in surprising ways. Just as Moses was preserved and prepared through a hidden and unlikely path, so too our lives may carry within them a divine calling that is unfolding even through events we do not yet understand. On this feast of Saint Bonaventure, a man of profound insight and humble faith, we are reminded to trust in the hidden workings of grace. God sees beyond our fears and limitations and is able to draw beauty, purpose, and vocation from the most unexpected places. Let’s reflect: Am I open to recognizing God’s hand at work in the unexpected or unlikely parts of my life, trusting that He may be using them to prepare me for a greater purpose?
Don Giorgio