Daily Readings - Sun Jun 16 2019

²²The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his ways, before he made anything, from the beginning²³I was ordained from eternity, and out of antiquity, before the earth was formed²⁴The abyss did not yet exist, and I was already conceived; neither had the fountains of waters yet erupted²⁵The mountains, with their great mass, had not yet been established. Before the hills, I was brought forth²⁶Still he had not made the earth, and the rivers, and the poles of the globe of the earth²⁷I was already present: when he prepared the heavens; when, with a certain law and a circuit, he fortified the abyss²⁸when he made firm the sky above, and set free the fountains of waters²⁹when he encompassed the sea within its limits, and laid down a law for the waters, lest they transgress their limits; when he weighed the foundations of the earth³⁰I was with him in composing all things. And I was delighted, throughout every day, by playing in his sight at all times³¹playing in globe of the earth. And my delight was to be with the sons of men

Romans

Chapter 5

¹Therefore, having been justified by faith, let us be at peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ²For through him we also have access by faith to this grace, in which we stand firm, and to glory, in the hope of the glory of the sons of God³And not only that, but we also find glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation exercises patience⁴and patience leads to proving, yet truly proving leads to hope⁵but hope is not unfounded, because the love of God is poured forth in our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us

John

Chapter 16

¹²I still have many things to say to you, but you are not able to bear them now¹³But when the Spirit of truth has arrived, he will teach the whole truth to you. For he will not be speaking from himself. Instead, whatever he will hear, he will speak. And he will announce to you the things that are to come¹⁴He shall glorify me. For he will receive from what is mine, and he will announce it to you¹⁵All things whatsoever that the Father has are mine. For this reason, I said that he will receive from what is mine and that he will announce it to you

Sermon

In today's readings, we encounter the timeless themes of wisdom, faith, and the Holy Spirit's guidance. The first reading from Proverbs personifies Wisdom as an eternal companion to God, present from the beginning and delighting in humanity. This emphasizes Wisdom's role in creation and our lives. The second reading from Romans connects faith with peace and hope, highlighting that even in suffering, patience and hope can grow through the Holy Spirit's love. The Gospel from John introduces the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of truth, guiding us to all truth and glorifying Jesus by revealing His teachings. These readings intertwine through the Holy Spirit's role in guiding and imparting wisdom. In Proverbs, Wisdom is like the Holy Spirit, guiding creation and humanity. In Romans, the Holy Spirit is the source of hope through faith. In John, the Spirit reveals truth, linking faith and wisdom. Together, they show the Holy Spirit as our guide, offering wisdom and hope. In daily life, we can apply this by seeking wisdom in our decisions and trusting in the Holy Spirit's guidance. Even in challenges, we can find hope through patience and faith. The moral reflection is to trust in God's plan, seek wisdom, and embrace hope, knowing the Holy Spirit is our constant guide. Let us live with the assurance that through faith and wisdom, we can navigate life's tribulations with hope and peace.