Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time

Year B - Tuesday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time

In Catholic Lectionary Today's readings:

• 📖 First reading: Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22
• 📖 Gospel: Luke 19:1-10 🌟

💖 The readings today urge us to awaken from spiritual complacency and seek transformation through Christ. In the first reading, Jesus addresses the churches of Sardis and Laodicea, warning Sardis about their reputation for life while being spiritually dead. He calls them to “wake up” and return to the fervor of their first love for God. To Laodicea, He condemns lukewarmness and self-sufficiency, reminding them of their spiritual poverty and inviting them to buy “gold refined by fire”—true spiritual riches from God. These warnings challenge us to examine our hearts, reject indifference, and reignite our commitment to faith. 🌱

🌟 In the Gospel, Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector, exemplifies the power of repentance. Though seen as a sinner by others, he eagerly seeks Jesus, climbing a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Him. Jesus not only notices Zacchaeus but chooses to stay at his house, sparking a profound change in his heart. Zacchaeus responds with generosity and restitution, and Jesus declares that salvation has come to his house. His story reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s mercy and that sincere repentance leads to new life. ✨

🕊️ These readings invite us to evaluate our spiritual state. Are we resting on appearances, indifferent in faith, or burdened by sin? Like Zacchaeus, let us seek Jesus with eagerness, trusting in His transformative power. He stands at the door and knocks—if we open, He will bring renewal and salvation into our lives. 🙏💞

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