July 17 Gospel: the healing of King Hezekiah
Friday July 17 readings: Hezekiah's prayer, a homily on mercy and a call to pray the Rosary. Today's Gospel within everyone's reach.
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Today's reading: Hezekiah's prayer and divine mercy
The Catholic tradition offers a Bible reading and a reflection every day. This Friday, July 17, the central passage is the healing of King Hezekiah (Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8). Gravely ill, the king weeps and prays to God, who grants him fifteen more years of life. The text underscores the power of sincere supplication and divine mercy.
The homily, delivered by Father Santiago Martín (Franciscans of Mary), focuses on the phrase "I desire mercy, not sacrifice," taken from the Gospel of the day (Matthew 12:1-8). Jesus defends his disciples who pick heads of grain on the Sabbath, reminding us that human need takes precedence over ritual law. The message: compassion prevails over legalism.
The thread also calls for praying the Holy Rosary at 22:00 and recalls the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 15:00. In a context where religious practice is losing institutional weight, these virtual communities keep domestic liturgy alive. With no big debates or figures, the post is an example of shared devotion online.
The Catholic tradition offers a Bible reading and a reflection every day. This Friday, July 17, the central passage is the healing of King Hezekiah (Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8). Gravely ill, the king weeps and prays to God, who grants him fifteen more years of life. The text underscores the power of sincere supplication and divine mercy.
The homily, delivered by Father Santiago Martín (Franciscans of Mary), focuses on the phrase "I desire mercy, not sacrifice," taken from the Gospel of the day (Matthew 12:1-8). Jesus defends his disciples who pick heads of grain on the Sabbath, reminding us that human need takes precedence over ritual law. The message: compassion prevails over legalism.
The thread also calls for praying the Holy Rosary at 22:00 and recalls the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 15:00. In a context where religious practice is losing institutional weight, these virtual communities keep domestic liturgy alive. With no big debates or figures, the post is an example of shared devotion online.
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