Daily Catholic Mass Readings for June 11, 2022
Psalm 98
1A Psalm of David himself. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has performed wonders. His right hand has accomplished salvation for him, with his holy arm2The Lord has made known his salvation. He has revealed his justice in the sight of the nations3He has remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God4Sing joyfully to God, all the earth. Sing and exult, and sing psalms5Sing psalms to the Lord with stringed instruments, with strings and the voice of a psalmist6with subtle wind instruments and the voice of woodwinds. Make a joyful noise before the Lord our king7Let the sea be moved and all its fullness, the whole world and all who dwell in it8The rivers will clap their hands, the mountains will exult together9before the presence of the Lord. For he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the whole world with justice, and the peoples with fairness
Gospel: Matthew 10.7-13
7And going forth, preach, saying: ‘For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.8Cure the infirm, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You have received freely, so give freely9Do not choose to possess gold, nor silver, nor money in your belts10nor provisions for the journey, nor two tunics, nor shoes, nor a staff. For the laborer deserves his portion11Now, into whatever city or town you will enter, inquire as to who is worthy within it. And stay there until you depart12Then, when you enter into the house, greet it, saying, ‘Peace to this house.13And if, indeed, that house is worthy, your peace will rest upon it. But if it is not worthy, your peace will return to you
Sermon
Dear friends in Christ,
Today’s Gospel reading from Matthew 10:7-13 presents a powerful message about trust and simplicity. Jesus instructs His disciples to go out and preach, healing the sick and casting out demons, without taking any money, extra clothes, or even shoes. This mission is not just about spreading the Word but also about trusting in God’s providence. Jesus emphasizes that the laborer deserves their portion, teaching us to rely on God’s plan rather than our own resources.
In this passage, Jesus sets an example of living simply and trustingly. He tells the disciples to find a worthy house and stay there, letting their peace rest upon it. This teaches us about the importance of trust and detachment from material possessions. It reminds us that our true security lies in God, not in what we own. The disciples’ mission is a call to all of us to live with such trust, whether in our daily lives or in our spiritual journeys.
As we reflect on this Gospel, let us consider how we can apply this message to our own lives. Are we holding onto material comforts too tightly? Can we embrace simplicity and trust more deeply in God’s plan? Jesus’ words invite us to live with courage and faith, knowing that He will provide. Let us strive to live simply, trusting in God’s providence, and share the peace of Christ with others, just as the disciples did. May we find freedom and joy in this trust, and may our lives reflect the peace that only God can give.