Daily Catholic Lectio
Mon, 25 November ‘24
XXXIV Week in Ordinary Time, Monday
Revelation 14:1-5. Psalm 24. Luke 21:1-4.
Trusting compensated
Jesus praises the widow who, though poor, gave all she had to God. Her offering teaches us that true generosity is not about the size of our gift but the sacrifice it represents. God values a heart that trusts Him completely, even when it means giving from our need rather than our abundance.
First Reading Reflection [Rev 14:1-5]
a. Marked by God’s name: The 144,000 with God’s name on their foreheads symbolize those wholly dedicated to Him, reminding us to live as witnesses of His sovereignty and love.
b. Pure and blameless lives: The call to be undefiled and truthful encourages us to pursue holiness and integrity, reflecting the character of Christ in our words and actions.
c. Singing a new song: The unique song sung by the redeemed reminds us that a life devoted to God transforms us, enabling us to offer Him praise that arises from a deep, personal relationship with Him.
Responsorial Psalm Reflection [Ps 24]
a. God’s sovereignty over creation: The earth and everything in it belongs to the Lord, reminding us to live with reverence and gratitude for His divine ownership and provision.
b. Seeking holiness to approach God: Only those with clean hands and pure hearts can stand in God’s presence, encouraging us to strive for inner and outer purity in our relationship with Him.
c. The king of glory: The psalm celebrates God as the King of Glory, inspiring us to open the gates of our hearts and lives to welcome His majestic and transforming presence.
Gospel Reading Reflection [Lk 21:1-4]
a. The value of sacrificial giving: The widow’s offering, though small, was precious to God because it came from her poverty, reminding us that true generosity is measured by the heart, not the amount.
b. Trusting God completely: By giving all she had, the widow demonstrated total dependence on God, inspiring us to trust in His providence, even when it requires personal sacrifice.
c. God sees the heart: While others focus on outward appearances, Jesus highlights the widow’s sincere offering, encouraging us to give with love and devotion, knowing God values our intentions.
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The ‘pilgrims of hope’ express their trust in the Lord through their total giving (Jubilee 2025 AD, bite 257).
Fr. Yesu Karunanidhi
Archdiocese of Madurai
Missionary of Mercy
Yesu Karunanidhi 
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