Daily Catholic Mass Readings for February 10, 2025
First Reading: Genesis 1.1-19
1In the beginning, God created heaven and earth2But the earth was empty and unoccupied, and darknesses were over the face of the abyss; and so the Spirit of God was brought over the waters3And God said, "Let there be light." And light became4And God saw the light, that it was good; and so he divided the light from the darknesses5And he called the light, ‘Day,’ and the darknesses, ‘Night.’ And it became evening and morning, one day6God also said, "Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide waters from waters.7And God made a firmament, and he divided the waters that were under the firmament, from those that were above the firmament. And so it became8And God called the firmament ‘Heaven.’ And it became evening and morning, the second day9Truly God said: "Let the waters that are under heaven be gathered together into one place; and let the dry land appear." And so it became10And God called the dry land, ‘Earth,’ and he called the gathering of the waters, ‘Seas.’ And God saw that it was good11And he said, "Let the land spring forth green plants, both those producing seed, and fruit-bearing trees, producing fruit according to their kind, whose seed is within itself, over all the earth." And so it became12And the land brought forth green plants, both those producing seed, according to their kind, and trees producing fruit, with each having its own way of sowing, according to its species. And God saw that it was good13And it became evening and the morning, the third day14Then God said: "Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven. And let them divide day from night, and let them become signs, both of the seasons, and of the days and years15Let them shine in the firmament of heaven and illuminate the earth." And so it became16And God made two great lights: a greater light, to rule over the day, and a lesser light, to rule over the night, along with the stars17And he set them in the firmament of heaven, to give light over all the earth18and to rule over the day as well as the night, and to divide light from darkness. And God saw that it was good19And it became evening and morning, the fourth day
Psalm 104
1To David himself. Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are exceedingly great. You have clothed yourself with confession and beauty2you are dressed with light like a garment, while you stretch out heaven like a tent3You cover its heights with water. You set the clouds as your stairs. You walk upon the wings of the winds4You make your Angels a breath of life, and your ministers a burning fire5You founded the earth upon its stable base. It will not be bent from age to age6The abyss, like a garment, is its clothing. The waters will remain standing above the mountains7At your rebuke, they will flee. At the voice of your thunder, they will dread8The mountains ascend, and the plains descend, to the place which you have founded for them9You have set a limit that they will not cross. And they will not return to cover the earth10You spring forth fountains in steep valleys. The waters will cross through the midst of the mountains11All the wild beasts of the field will drink. The wild donkeys will anticipate in their thirst12Above them, the flying things of the air will dwell. From the midst of the rocks, they will utter voices13You irrigate the mountains from your heights. The earth will be satiated from the fruit of your works14producing grass for cattle and herbs for the service of men. So may you draw bread from the earth15and wine, in order to cheer the heart of man. Then he may gladden his face with oil, and bread will confirm the heart of man16The trees of the field will be saturated, along with the cedars of Lebanon, which he planted17There, the sparrows will make their nests. The leader of them is the house of the heron18The heights of the hills are for the deer; the rock is a refuge for the hedgehog19He has made the moon for seasons; the sun knows its setting20You appointed darkness, and it has become night; all the beasts of the forest will cross through it21The young lions will roar, while searching for and seizing their meal from God22The sun arose, and they were gathered together; and in their dens, they will lie down together23Man will go forth to his work and to his activities, until the evening24How great are your works, O Lord! You have made all things in wisdom. The earth has been filled with your possessions25This sea is great and its hands are spacious. There are creeping things without number: the small animals with the great26There, the ships will pass by this sea-serpent that you have formed to mock them27All these expect you to give them food in due time28What you give to them, they will gather. When you open your hand, they will all be filled with goodness29But if you turn your face away, they will be disturbed. You will take away their breath, and they will fail, and they will return to their dust30You will send forth your Spirit, and they will be created. And you will renew the face of the earth31May the glory of the Lord be for all ages. The Lord will rejoice in his works32He considers the earth, and he makes it tremble. He touches the mountains, and they smoke33I will sing to the Lord with my life. I will sing psalms to my God, as long as I am34May my speech be pleasing to him. Truly, I will take delight in the Lord35Let sinners fade away from the earth, along with the unjust, so that they may not be. Bless the Lord, O my soul
Gospel: Mark 6.53-56
53And when they had crossed over, they arrived in the land of Genesaret, and they reached the shore54And when they had disembarked from the boat, the people immediately recognized him55And running throughout that entire region, they began to carry on beds those who had maladies, to where they heard that he would be56And in whichever place he entered, in towns or villages or cities, they placed the infirm in the main streets, and they pleaded with him that they might touch even the hem of his garment. And as many as touched him were made healthy
Sermon
In today’s readings, we encounter two powerful narratives that invite us to reflect on God’s creative power and His enduring care for humanity. The first reading from Genesis describes the creation of the world, highlighting the order and beauty with which God brought light, land, and life into being. This passage reminds us that creation is not random but intentional, a reflection of God’s wisdom and love. The second reading from Mark’s Gospel shifts our focus to Jesus, who continues God’s work of restoration by healing the sick and the suffering in the region of Genesaret. The people’s faith and persistence in seeking Jesus’ touch demonstrate the profound connection between human need and divine compassion.
These readings are deeply connected, as they both reveal God’s desire to bring wholeness and life to His creation. In Genesis, we see God forming the world with precision and purpose, while in Mark, we witness Jesus, the Son of God, extending that same creative power to heal and restore. Together, they remind us that God’s work is not limited to the beginning of time but continues in every moment through His Son. Just as the people of Genesaret sought Jesus’ healing touch, we too can approach Him with faith, trusting that He desires to bring light and life to our darkest and most broken places.
As we apply these readings to our daily lives, let us remember that we are part of God’s ongoing creation. Each day, we are called to cooperate with His plan, bringing order to chaos and hope to despair. Just as the people in the Gospel carried their sick to Jesus, we can carry our burdens, our fears, and our doubts to Him, confident in His power to heal and transform. May we, like the creation story, see the goodness of God in all things and, like the healed in Mark’s Gospel, experience His touch that restores us to fullness of life. Let us trust in God’s providence and allow His light to shine through us, even in the darkest corners of our world.