Daily Catholic Mass Readings for June 9, 2017
First Reading: Tobit 11.5-15
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Psalm 146
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.2While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.3Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.4His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.5Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:6Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:7Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:8The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:9The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.10The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD.
Gospel: Mark 12.35-37
35And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?36For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.37David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
Sermon
The readings today invite us to reflect on the themes of faith, healing, and the revelation of God’s plan. In the first reading from Tobit, we witness the dramatic healing of Tobit’s blindness. Tobias, guided by the angel Raphael, trustingly follows the instructions he has been given, anointing his father’s eyes with the gall of the fish. This act of faith leads to a miraculous restoration of sight, not only physically but also spiritually, as Tobit rejoices in the blessings of God. The story reminds us that faith and obedience can lead to profound healing and renewal in our lives.
In the Gospel, Jesus challenges the understanding of the scribes regarding the Messiah. He points out that if David calls the Messiah “Lord,” how can the Messiah also be considered David’s son? This question highlights the mystery of Jesus’ identity as both fully human and fully divine. The passage invites us to deepen our understanding of who Jesus is—the Son of David and the Son of God. It encourages us to move beyond superficial understandings of faith and to embrace the fullness of God’s revelation in Christ.
Today’s readings call us to trust in God’s plan, even when it seems unclear, and to seek a deeper understanding of Jesus’ identity. Like Tobias, we are invited to act with faith, even in the face of uncertainty, knowing that God can bring light and healing into our lives. And like the crowd in the temple, we are called to listen to Jesus’ teachings and to allow His words to transform our hearts and minds. May we, through faith and reflection, come to see more clearly the presence of God in our lives and the truth of who Jesus is for us.