Daily Readings - Sun Jun 07 2020

⁴And so he cut out two tablets of stone, like those that were before. And rising up in the night, he ascended onto Mount Sinai, just as the Lord had instructed him, carrying with him the tablets⁵And when the Lord had descended in a cloud, Moses stood with him, calling upon the name of the Lord⁶And as he was crossing before him, he said: "The Ruler, the Lord God, merciful and lenient, patient and full of compassion and also truthful⁸And hurrying, Moses bowed down prostrate to the ground; and worshiping⁹he said: "If I have found grace in your sight, O Lord, I beg you to walk with us, (for the people are stiff-necked) and take away our iniquities and our sin, and so possess us.

2 Corinthians

Chapter 13

¹¹As to the rest, brothers, rejoice, be perfect, be encouraged, have the same mind, have peace. And so the God of peace and love will be with you¹²Greet one another with a holy kiss.¹³All the saints greet you.

John

Chapter 3

¹⁶For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that all who believe in him may not perish, but may have eternal life¹⁷For God did not send his Son into the world, in order to judge the world, but in order that the world may be saved through him¹⁸Whoever believes in him is not judged. But whoever does not believe is already judged, because he does not believe in the name of the only-begotten Son of God

Sermon

In today's readings, we encounter profound expressions of God's love and mercy. The first reading from Exodus recounts Moses receiving the tablets of the Ten Commandments again, highlighting God's merciful nature despite Israel's sin with the golden calf. The second reading from Corinthians concludes Paul's letter with a call for peace and unity among believers, urging them to live in harmony. The Gospel from John presents the iconic verse about God giving His only Son for the salvation of the world, emphasizing belief in Jesus as the path to eternal life. Each reading provides a unique context that enriches our understanding. Exodus follows the incident of the golden calf, showcasing God's forgiveness and patience. Corinthians is Paul's farewell, encouraging the church to rejoice and live in peace. John's passage is part of Jesus' dialogue with Nicodemus, stressing the purpose of His mission as salvation, not judgment. Together, these readings weave a tapestry of God's love. Exodus illustrates mercy after sin, Corinthians fosters community peace, and John reveals sacrificial love for salvation. In daily life, we experience God's mercy in our own struggles and are called to foster unity and peace in our communities. The moral lesson is clear: living with gratitude for God's mercy and sharing that love with others is our calling. Let us reflect on this with hearts full of joy and a commitment to embody God's love in our actions.