Year B - Tuesday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time (Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church)

In Catholic Lectionary Today's readings:

• 🌷 First reading: Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23
• 📖 Gospel: Luke 9:51-56 🌿✨

🌸 On the Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, we are invited to reflect on her "little way," a spirituality marked by humility, trust, and finding holiness in small, everyday actions. Saint Thérèse’s life serves as a reminder that simple acts of love can transform both our hearts and the world. 🌟💖

🙏 In the First Reading, we hear Job’s heart-wrenching lament as he wrestles with intense suffering. His cry reflects the deep pain that can overwhelm us during life’s hardest trials. While Job’s suffering may feel bleak, it also reminds us that even in the darkest moments, perseverance in faith is a way to hold onto hope, trusting that God sees us through our pain. 🌿💧

💫 In the Gospel, Jesus responds to rejection with mercy, contrasting with His disciples’ desire for retribution. When the Samaritans refuse to welcome Jesus, James and John ask if they should call down fire from heaven, but Jesus rebukes them. His response teaches us the value of patience, mercy, and letting go of resentment. 💖✨ Instead of reacting in anger, Jesus shows us the strength of humility and forgiveness.

🌟 Saint Thérèse embodied these virtues, choosing love, humility, and trust in God even in the face of challenges. Her simple yet profound approach to life reminds us that holiness is not always found in grand gestures but in the quiet, loving actions of our daily lives. 🌸 Let us strive to follow her example, embracing the "little way" of love and trust in God. 🌷💖