Daily Catholic Mass Readings for June 9, 2023
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
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.