Join Father Louis Morrone, OP, Provincial for the Dominicans of the Province of St. Albert the Great, for today's "A Word of Hope." On this Wednesday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time, Fr. Louis reflects on two powerful scriptural encounters: David facing Goliath and Jesus healing the man with the withered hand on the Sabbath.
We all face giants in our lives—illness, grief, broken relationships, or injustice. Just like David, we are called to face them not with self-reliance, but with deep trust in God. Simultaneously, the Gospel challenges us to prioritize mercy over legalism. Are we willing to do good even when it is inconvenient or challenges rigid thinking?
🙏 In this video:
00:00 - Introduction: Wednesday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time.
00:19 - 1st Reading: The familiar story of David and Goliath.
00:48 - Gospel Reading: Jesus heals on the Sabbath and challenges the Pharisees.
01:23 - Two powerful encounters: Faith and Mercy.
01:39 - Identifying the "Giants" in our own lives (illness, grief, injustice).
02:16 - The lesson: Mercy is the heart of God's law, not legalism.
02:30 - Closing prayer: Asking for courage to trust God and guide our lives with compassion.
📖 Scripture References:
1 Samuel 17: David and Goliath
Mark 3:1-6: Healing the man with a withered hand
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