Daily Readings - Mon Jun 09 2025
First Reading - Genesis 3.9-15, 20 or Acts 1.12-14
Genesis
9And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?10And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.11And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?12And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.13And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.14And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:15And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.20And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.
Acts
12Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.13And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.14These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
John
25Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.26When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!27Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
Sermon
The readings today invite us to reflect on the human condition, the consequences of sin, and the transformative power of love and faith. In the first reading from Genesis, we witness the aftermath of Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden. After eating the forbidden fruit, they hide from God, and when questioned, they shift blame—to the serpent, to each other, and ultimately to God himself. This passage reveals the fundamental human tendency to avoid responsibility and the brokenness that sin introduces into relationships. Yet, even amidst this brokenness, God announces a promise: the serpent will be defeated, and through the offspring of the woman, salvation will come. This is the first hint of redemption in the Bible, a promise that points to the ultimate victory of Christ over sin and death.
In the Gospel, we see the fulfillment of that promise. At the foot of the cross, Jesus, in his final moments, entrusts his mother Mary to the care of the beloved disciple. This act of love and concern for his mother, even in the midst of his own suffering, reveals the depth of Jesus’ humanity and his commitment to caring for others. It also highlights the significance of relationships and family, even in the face of death. Mary, as the mother of Jesus, becomes a symbol of the Church and the universal motherhood of God’s people. By giving her to the disciple, Jesus extends his love and care to all humanity, inviting us to live as one family united in faith and love.
These readings remind us that our lives are shaped by both sin and grace. Like Adam and Eve, we all experience the effects of sin—broken relationships, fear, and a tendency to shift blame. But like Mary, we are called to trust in God’s plan, even when it is difficult to understand. Jesus’ words from the cross teach us the importance of caring for one another, especially in times of suffering. As we reflect on these passages, let us ask ourselves: How do we respond to sin and brokenness in our own lives? Do we turn to God in trust, or do we hide? And how do we care for one another, especially those who are most in need? May we learn to live with humility, trust, and love, following the example of Christ.