Daily Catholic Mass Readings for June 9, 2023
First Reading: Tobit 11.5-15
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Psalm 146
1Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul!2I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.3Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.4When his breath departs he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish.5Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,6who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever;7who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry.The LORD sets the prisoners free;8the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous.9The LORD watches over the sojourners; he upholds the widow and the fatherless, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.10The LORD will reign forever, your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD!
Gospel: Mark 12.35-37
35And as Jesus taught in the temple, he said, "How can the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David?36David himself, in the Holy Spirit, declared, "'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet.'37David himself calls him Lord. So how is he his son?" And the great throng heard him gladly.
Sermon
In today's readings, we encounter powerful narratives that invite us to reflect on faith, healing, and the nature of God's plan. The first reading from Tobit tells the story of Tobias and his father, Tobit, who regains his sight through divine intervention. This passage emphasizes trust in God's providence and the role of faith in overcoming adversity. The healing of Tobit's physical blindness serves as a metaphor for spiritual enlightenment, reminding us that our faith can lead us out of darkness into light.
The Gospel reading from Mark presents a theological dialogue where Jesus challenges the understanding of the scribes regarding His identity. Jesus questions how He can be David's son if David refers to Him as Lord, highlighting the mystery of His divine nature. This passage invites us to contemplate the deeper truths of Christ's identity and our relationship with Him. Just as the multitude in the temple listened with eagerness, we too are called to open our hearts and minds to the profound teachings of Jesus.
These readings connect through the theme of sight—both physical and spiritual. Tobit's restored vision mirrors our own need for spiritual clarity, while Jesus's dialogue challenges us to see beyond the surface and grasp the truth of His divinity. In our daily lives, let us strive to trust in God's plan, seek spiritual enlightenment, and deepen our understanding of Christ's true nature. May our faith guide us to see the world and our place in it with renewed vision and purpose.