September 7, 2024 Saturday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Daily Readings: 1 Corinthians 4:6b-15; Luke 6:1-5
In the Gospel, a thought-provoking dialogue unfolds between Jesus and the Pharisees regarding the practice of fasting.
The Pharisees question why Jesus’ disciples do not fast, emphasizing the deep significance of fasting in their faith tradition.
Jesus responds with an image of a wedding feast, asking, “Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast while he is with them?” His message is clear: fasting is indeed a valuable spiritual practice, but in His presence, the focus shifts to joy and celebration. The arrival of Christ signifies a new covenant—a renewed relationship between God and humanity.
Jesus then uses metaphors of old and new, comparing an old garment patched with new cloth and new wine poured into old wineskins.
He challenges us to understand that the new life He brings cannot simply be patched onto old ways of thinking. Instead, it requires a complete renewal of heart and mind—a willingness to embrace the transformation that He offers.
Are we holding onto traditions and mindsets that hinder our understanding of His radical love and grace? Are we open to the new life Christ offers?
Call to Action for Catholic Living: Let us carry the joy of Christ within us. By embracing the newness He brings, our lives can be filled with abundant joy and purpose.
May we have the courage to let go of the old and allow the Spirit to guide us in celebrating the presence of Christ in our lives. Amen.
Radio Veritas Asia (RVA), a media platform of the Catholic Church, aims to share Christ. RVA started in 1969 as a continental Catholic radio station to serve Asian countries in their respective local language, thus earning the tag “the Voice of Asian Christianity.” Responding to the emerging context, RVA embraced media platforms to connect with the global Asian audience via its 21 language websites and various social media platforms.
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