Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
Year B
06th October 2024 (Sunday)
Psalter: Week 3
Hello Dear Brother and Sister, Welcome to the Daily Catholic Readings for October 06, 2024. In today’s readings, we are reminded of the importance of relationships that joins God & Us and one another.
Daily Catholic Readings
| First Reading | Genesis 2:18-24 |
| Response | May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives. |
| Second Reading | Hebrews 2:9-11 |
| Gospel | Mark 10:2-16 |
First Reading
Genesis 2:18-24
The Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 (R. see 5)
R/. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives
Blessed are all who fear the Lord,
and walk in his ways!
By the labour of your hands you shall eat.
You will be blessed and prosper. R/.
Your wife like a fruitful vine
in the heart of your house;
your children like shoots of the olive
around your table. R/.
Indeed thus shall be blessed
the man who fears the Lord.
May the Lord bless you from Sion.
May you see Jerusalem prosper
all the days of your life! R/.
May you see your children’s children.
On Israel, peace! R/.
Second Reading
Hebrews 2:9-11
Brethren: We see him, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honour because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers.
Gospel Acclamation
1 John 4:12
V/. Alleluia
R/. Alleluia
V/. If we love one another, God abides in us, and his love is perfected in us.
R/. Alleluia.
Gospel
Mark 10:2-16
At that time: Some Pharisees came up and in order to test Jesus asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce and to send her away.” And Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.” And in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. And he said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her, and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
Today’s Reflection
In the First Reading (Genesis 2:18-24), God creates woman from man’s side, symbolizing that men and women are meant to be partners—equal, complementary, and united in love. Marriage, we see here, is part of God’s original design, created for companionship and mutual support. It’s a sacred bond that mirrors God’s love for us.
In the Gospel (Mark 10:2-16), Jesus is asked about divorce. He affirms that marriage is not just a human contract but a divine covenant. The Pharisees tried to test Jesus by focusing on the legalities of divorce, but Jesus takes the conversation deeper, pointing back to God’s original plan for marriage. He emphasizes that what God has joined together, no one should separate. His response is a call to uphold the sanctity of marriage as a lifelong union based on love, commitment, and faithfulness.
In Hebrews 2:9-11, we are reminded that Christ became one of us, sharing in our human experience to lead us to salvation. He calls us His brothers and sisters, which shows that He values our relationship with Him and with one another. Jesus’ suffering and sacrifice were out of love to bring us into communion with God.
Today’s readings challenge us to value and protect the relationships in our lives—whether it be in marriage, family, or friendships. All relationships should reflect God’s love, and we are called to nurture them with kindness, patience, and faithfulness.
Morning Prayer
Lord Jesus,
As the day begins, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude. Guide my steps today, and help me reflect Your love in all my relationships. Strengthen my commitment to those You have placed in my life, and let my actions reflect Your grace. Through the intercession of Saint Bruno, may I find moments of silence and peace today, to hear Your voice more clearly. Amen
Saint of the Day: Bruno
Today we celebrate Saint Bruno, a man who devoted his life to solitude and prayer. He founded the Carthusian Order, known for its silence and strict devotion. Though Saint Bruno lived a contemplative life, his example teaches us the importance of inner reflection, prayer, and drawing closer to God in all that we do. Even in the busyness of our lives, we can follow his example by creating moments of quiet to listen to God’s voice and deepen our spiritual life.
Daily Gratitude
Beloved Brother and Sister, Please take a moment to be grateful for the gift of relationships. Thank You, Lord, for the people in my life who love and support me. Help me to nurture these bonds and reflect Your divine love in them.
Thank you for joining me to reflect the Word of God with me. My Hearty Wishes for you have a fruitful and joyous day. Stay Blessed.
