July 12, Wednesday of the fourteenth week in Ordinary Time
Daily Readings: 1st Reading: Genesis 41:55–57; 42:5-7a; 17–24a; Gospel: Matthew 10:1–7
As human as we are, we all experience conflicts and misunderstandings in our families. The closer we are to somebody, the more it hurts when we experience betrayal and rejection from them. Nevertheless, blood is always thicker than water.
In the first reading, God led Joseph to comprehend the more profound significance of his past. He then realized that the journey he was forced to take was for a greater purpose: to save his family from famine. It was indeed a gateway for reconciliation among his brothers.
Jesus preferred to live a simple life. As an artisan, he chose his apostles from the commoners. He knew that with the simple background of him and his followers, they would definitely have many challenges, especially with their own people. Yet he gave the 12 the responsibility to go and proclaim God’s kingdom to the lost sheep of Israel. He didn’t allow his family to die of hunger for God’s healing love and compassion.
The family will always be family. We ask God’s grace to show us how to allow healing and reconciliation to reign in our families.
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