Year B - Monday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time

Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church

In Catholic Lectionary Today's readings:

• 📖 First reading: Job 1:6-22
• 📖 Gospel: Luke 9:46-50 😊💫

On this Memorial of Saint Jerome, we celebrate one of the Church's most remarkable biblical scholars. Saint Jerome's passion for Scripture guided his life's work, most famously his translation of the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate, which granted broader access to God's Word. 📖✨

In the First Reading, Job loses everything dear to him. Yet, rather than react with anger, he responds in faith: "The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD!" 🕊️🙏 Job’s profound trust shows us how, even in trials, we are called to trust God's plan, even when it's beyond our understanding. 💔

The Gospel shows the disciples arguing about who is the greatest. Jesus responds by using a child as a symbol of greatness, teaching them that true greatness is found in humility and childlike trust. He also says, "Whoever is least among you is the greatest." 🧒💖 Jesus invites us to redefine our ideas of success, prioritizing service and humility over status. 🌿

Saint Jerome lived a life of dedication and humility, despite his vast knowledge. He continually sought deeper understanding of Scripture, reminding us that our faith journey calls for ongoing learning and humble reverence for God's Word. 📜✨ Let us follow his example by embracing humility, trusting in God's plan, and growing through Scripture. 💡🙏

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