Daily Mass Readings – Tuesday, 6 June 2028

12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of the Lord, by which the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with the burning heat?

13 But we look for new heavens and a new earth according to his promises, in which justice dwelleth.

14 Wherefore, dearly beloved, waiting for these things, be diligent that you may be found before him unspotted and blameless in peace.

15a And account the longsuffering of our Lord, salvation.

17 You therefore, brethren, knowing these things before, take heed, lest being led aside by the error of the unwise, you fall from your own steadfastness.

18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and unto the day of eternity. Amen.

R. (1) In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.

2 Before the mountains were made, or the earth and the world was formed; from eternity and to eternity thou art God.

R. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.

3 Turn not man away to be brought low: and thou hast said: Be converted, O ye sons of men.

4 For a thousand years in thy sight are as yesterday, which is past. And as a watch in the night,

R. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.

10 The days of our years in them are threescore and ten years. But if in the strong they be fourscore years: and what is more of them is labour and sorrow. For mildness is come upon us: and we shall be corrected.

R. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.

14 We are filled in the morning with thy mercy: and we have rejoiced, and are delighted all our days.

16 Look upon thy servants and upon their works: and direct their children.

R. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

17-18 May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, that we may know what is the hope that belongs to his call.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

13 And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and of the Herodians; that they should catch him in his words.

14 Who coming, say to him: Master, we know that thou art a true speaker, and carest not for any man; for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar; or shall we not give it?

15 Who knowing their wiliness, saith to them: Why tempt you me? bring me a penny that I may see it.

16 And they brought it him. And he saith to them: Whose is this image and inscription? They say to him, Caesar’s.

17 And Jesus answering, said to them: Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled at him.

Jesus refuses to be trapped by a false choice. The coin bears Caesar’s image, so it may be returned to Caesar; yet our deepest allegiance belongs to God. His answer places every earthly responsibility within a greater horizon. We may fulfill our duties in the world, but we must never allow the world to claim what belongs to God: our conscience, our worship, and our hope.

That hope gives shape to the way we live now. The Lord promises new heavens and a new earth where justice dwells, while his apparent patience is understood as salvation. Since our days are brief and God remains our refuge in every age, we are urged to remain steadfast, peaceful, and attentive to conversion. Faithfulness is found in ordinary responsibilities carried out with an undivided heart, while continually growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ. The question is not simply what we owe to others, but whether our whole life is being returned to the One whose mercy gives it meaning.

Lord God, you are our refuge through every age. Keep my heart from being claimed by passing things, and teach me to fulfill my responsibilities with honesty and peace. Give me wisdom to recognize what belongs to the world and what belongs to you. When I become distracted or uncertain, turn me again toward conversion and steadfast faith. May your patience lead me to salvation, and may the hope of your promised justice strengthen me to live faithfully today. Help me grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever. Amen.