July 16, 2025 Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Daily Readings: Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12; Matthew 11:25-27
“Curiosity killed the cat” is a proverbial warning against excessive or harmful exploration. Yet the story of Moses teaches us that curiosity, when rightly directed, can lead to divine encounters. It is curiosity that nudges Moses a little beyond his usual grazing ground on Mount Horeb. It is curiosity that makes him pause at the sight of a burning bush that is not consumed by fire. That moment of wonder becomes a moment of revelation, and Horeb is forever known as the "Mountain of God."
Moses, a fugitive, a shepherd, and the son-in-law of Jethro, the priest of Midian, is about to be transformed into a liberator. But first, God asks him to remove his sandals, not just physically, but symbolically. Moses must shed his fears, doubts, and lack of self-confidence. God introduces Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of history and promise. The encounter calls for faith, trust, and a response. God has seen the suffering of His people and heard their cries. Moses is called to be His instrument, not in isolation, but in partnership with God. And God's assurance, “I will be with you”, is what finally enables Moses to embrace the mission of liberating Israel, so they may worship the Lord on His mountain.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus lifts His voice in praise to the Father, the Lord of heaven and earth. He thanks God for revealing divine truths not to the proud and learned, but to the humble and childlike. True wisdom, Jesus teaches, lies not in intellectual brilliance but in spiritual openness, marked by humility, simplicity, and deep faith. It is this wisdom that allows us to receive God’s revelation with gratitude and trust.
Call to Action: We often find ourselves questioning the existence of God. But how often do we pause to count the blessings we receive from Him, daily, quietly, and graciously? Let today be a moment of gratitude. Shall we start counting?
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