June 21, 2025 Saturday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious
Daily Readings: 2 Corinthians 12: 1-10; Matthew 6: 24-34
Feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga
Both readings today remind us that true security is found not in our own strength or resources, but in God’s sustaining grace and faithful care.
Paul speaks about the thorn in his flesh. He pleads with the Lord to remove it, but God replies, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” Rather than hiding his limitations, Paul embraces them. He sees his weakness as the very place where the grace of Christ enters most deeply. Paul shows us that weakness is not a disqualification from grace; rather, it becomes a platform from which grace flows abundantly. Our struggles may not always be removed, but God’s grace sustains us through them. Let us learn to recognize God’s presence and power at work—even in hardship.
Jesus invites us to radical trust. He calls us to let go of anxiety, not because life is easy, but because God is trustworthy. The lilies of the field and the birds of the air do not strive, yet God provides for them. Jesus also teaches that no one can serve two masters—God and wealth. He gently exhorts His disciples not to worry about their lives. This is a powerful lesson for us as well: to place our trust fully in God. As Jesus says, “Seek first the kingdom of God, and everything else will be given to you as well” (Mt 6:33).
In this context, it is fitting to reflect on the life of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, whose feast we celebrate today. He had a deep and passionate love for Jesus and Mary. In 1585, he joined the Society of Jesus. As a young Jesuit, he dedicated himself to serving people afflicted by the plague. He eventually succumbed to the same illness and died at the age of 23. His greatest desire on earth was to rely on God’s Providence-at any cost.
Call to Action:
- Do you truly believe that God’s grace is sufficient in your struggles?
- What anxieties dominate your thoughts and actions? Are you willing to shift your focus from material needs to the values of Jesus?
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