First Reading - Baruch 1:15-22
Gospel - Luke 10:13-16
In the first reading, the people of Israel confess their sins with honesty: “We have sinned against the Lord… we have been disobedient.” They recognize that their hardships are not just random misfortunes, but the result of turning away from God’s commands. Yet in their confession, there is also a return — a recognition that God is merciful and that His voice must again guide their lives.
In the Gospel, Jesus speaks with sorrow about the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, where He had performed mighty works. Despite seeing His miracles, the people refused to repent. Their hearts were hardened, and their unwillingness to change grieved the Lord. It is a powerful reminder that witnessing God’s blessings is not enough — what matters is our response.
Dear friends, God constantly calls us to conversion, but the choice is ours — to ignore His voice or to let it transform us.
This asks us to reflect: how do I respond to God’s voice in my daily life? Do I recognize His blessings but remain unchanged? Or do I allow His Word to move me to deeper faith, humility, and action? Conversion is not just for one moment; it is a daily “yes” to God.
Let us not be like the cities that missed their moment of grace. Instead, may we have hearts open like the people in Baruch — willing to admit our failures and return to the Lord. For every time we listen and respond, God does not condemn but restores, strengthens, and fills us with life.
The Lord is speaking even now — in His Word, in the sacraments, in the quiet of our hearts. Let us listen, and let us respond with faith. For in doing so, we will not only find forgiveness but also the joy of walking in God’s light.
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