God's theophany to Moses: today's daily reading
Sunday's first reading (Exodus 34) reveals a compassionate and merciful God. Homily, rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet.
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God's theophany to Moses
The first reading of this Sunday, taken from the book of Exodus (34:4b-6.8-9), tells of the moment when Moses climbs Mount Sinai and the Lord passes before him proclaiming his name: "The Lord, the Lord, a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in mercy and faithfulness." It is one of the most moving passages of the Old Testament, where the revelation of divine mercy contrasts with the hardness of the people of Israel.
Father Santiago Martín's homily
Father Santiago Martín, of the Franciscans of Mary, has offered a homily on these readings, highlighting God's patience in the face of the people's "stiff-necked" obstinacy. The sermon, available on YouTube, underlines divine forgiveness and faithfulness as the pillars of the covenant.
The Holy Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet
In addition to the live Holy Mass from Asturias, the day includes the praying of the Holy Rosary at 22:00 and the Divine Mercy Chaplet, recommended at 15:00. These acts of piety are part of the tradition kept up by online communities of the faithful.
The open question is to what extent the digital spread of the liturgy replaces or complements in-person attendance, but that debate goes beyond the daily readings.
Related debates in the forum
The first reading of this Sunday, taken from the book of Exodus (34:4b-6.8-9), tells of the moment when Moses climbs Mount Sinai and the Lord passes before him proclaiming his name: "The Lord, the Lord, a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in mercy and faithfulness." It is one of the most moving passages of the Old Testament, where the revelation of divine mercy contrasts with the hardness of the people of Israel.
Father Santiago Martín's homily
Father Santiago Martín, of the Franciscans of Mary, has offered a homily on these readings, highlighting God's patience in the face of the people's "stiff-necked" obstinacy. The sermon, available on YouTube, underlines divine forgiveness and faithfulness as the pillars of the covenant.
The Holy Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet
In addition to the live Holy Mass from Asturias, the day includes the praying of the Holy Rosary at 22:00 and the Divine Mercy Chaplet, recommended at 15:00. These acts of piety are part of the tradition kept up by online communities of the faithful.
The open question is to what extent the digital spread of the liturgy replaces or complements in-person attendance, but that debate goes beyond the daily readings.
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