Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time
Saint John Eudes, Priest
First reading Judges 6:11-24
In today’s reading, Gideon’s honest question—“Why has all this happened to us?”—echoes the cry of every heart when faced with suffering, injustice, or confusion. Yet the angel of the Lord answers not with explanations but with a mission: “Go and save Israel; am I not sending you?” God often responds to our cries by calling us to be part of His answer. Rather than remaining paralyzed by despair or complaint, we are invited to take responsibility, to act with courage, and to bring hope where there is darkness. This reminds us that God’s presence is not absent in trials but becomes visible through our willingness to cooperate with His plan. Even when we feel weak, He assures us that His strength will work through us. Every difficult situation, then, is not only a burden but also an opportunity to be transformed into an instrument of God’s peace and renewal. Let’s reflect: When faced with difficulties, do I stop at asking “Why me, Lord?” or do I open my heart to hear His call to be part of the solution, trusting that He will work through my weakness?
Don Giorgio