Daily Mass Readings – Monday, 10 July 2028

16 Therefore, behold I will allure her, and will lead her into the wilderness: and I will speak to her heart.

17c She shall sing there according to the days of her youth, and according to the days of her coming up out of the land of Egypt.

18 And it shall be in that day, saith the Lord, That she shall call me: My husband, and she shall call me no more Baali.

21 And I will espouse thee to me for ever: and I will espouse thee to me in justice, and judgment, and in mercy, and in commiserations.

22 And I will espouse thee to me in faith: and thou shalt know that I am the Lord.

R. (8a) The Lord is gracious and merciful.

2 Every day I will bless thee: and I will praise thy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever.

3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: and of his greatness there is no end.

R. The Lord is gracious and merciful.

4 Generation and generation shall praise thy works: and they shall declare thy power.

5 They shall speak of the magnificence of the glory of thy holiness: and shall tell thy wondrous works.

R. The Lord is gracious and merciful.

6 And they shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and shall declare thy greatness.

7 They shall publish the memory of the abundance of thy sweetness: and shall rejoice in thy justice.

R. The Lord is gracious and merciful.

8 The Lord is gracious and merciful: patient and plenteous in mercy.

9 The Lord is sweet to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

R. The Lord is gracious and merciful.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

10 Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

18 As he was speaking these things unto them, behold a certain ruler came up, and adored him, saying: Lord, my daughter is even now dead; but come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

19 And Jesus rising up followed him, with his disciples.

20 And behold a woman who was troubled with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment.

21 For she said within herself: If I shall touch only his garment, I shall be healed.

22 But Jesus turning and seeing her, said: Be of good heart, daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

23 And when Jesus was come into the house of the ruler, and saw the minstrels and the multitude making a rout,

24 He said: Give place, for the girl is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

25 And when the multitude was put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand. And the maid arose.

26 And the fame hereof went abroad into all that country.

God’s mercy does more than forgive; it restores a relationship and brings life where hope seems finished. He promises to lead his people into the wilderness and speak to their hearts, renewing a covenant marked by justice, compassion, and faithfulness. The psalm echoes this tenderness: the Lord is gracious, patient, and rich in mercy toward all his works.

In Jesus, that mercy becomes close enough to touch. The suffering woman reaches for his garment, trusting that even a small contact with him can heal her. Jesus does not leave her hidden; he calls her “daughter” and gives her peace. Then he takes the ruler’s child by the hand, and she rises. His power reaches both a long illness and the silence of death. The Gospel reveals the Savior who brings life to light and asks for faith when circumstances appear beyond remedy. We can bring him our wounds, fears, and apparently lifeless hopes with the same humble confidence. Christ’s hand is still able to raise us, and his mercy patiently leads us back into communion with God.

Merciful God, you speak to the heart and draw your people back to yourself with faithful love. Give me the courage to come near to Jesus, even when my faith feels small or my hope has grown weak. Heal what is wounded in me, and raise whatever has become lifeless through sin, fear, or discouragement. Teach me to trust your patience and to remember your goodness each day. May I receive Christ’s mercy with gratitude and extend that same compassion to others. Keep me close to your covenant love, and let my life praise your holy name. Amen.