Gospel: July 7, 2026
July 7, 2026 (Tuesday)
14th Week in Ordinary Time
Psalter: Week 2 (Green)
Ps 115:3-4, 5-6, 7ab-8, 9-10
The house of Israel trusts in the Lord.
1st Reading: Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13
Without my approval they set up kings and without my blessing appointed leaders. With their silver and gold they fashioned idols to their own ruin.
To me, Samaria, your calf is loathsome; and my anger blazes against you. How long will you remain defiled? The calf is yours, Israel, a craftsman has made it; it is not God and will be broken into pieces. As they sow the wind, they will reap the whirlwind. Stalk without flower, it will never yield flower, or if they do, foreigners will devour it.
Ephraim built many altars; but his altars made him more guilty. I wrote out for him the numerous precepts of my law; but they look on them as coming from foreigners.
They offer sacrifices to me because they are those who eat the meat; but the Lord does not accept their sacrifices, for he is mindful of their sin and remembers their wickedness. They will return to Egypt.
Gospel: Matthew 9:32-38
As they were going away, some people brought to Jesus a man who was dumb, because he was possessed by a demon. When the demon was driven out, the dumb man began to speak. The crowds were astonished and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He drives away demons with the help of the prince of demons.”
Jesus went around all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom; and he cured every sickness and disease. When he saw the crowds, he was moved with pity; for they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are only few.
Ask the master of the harvest to send workers to gather his harvest.”
Reflection:
Jesus warmly invites us to be “laborers.”
At the heart of Jesus’ message lies the beautiful proclamation of God’s kingdom, a call that gently invites us to consider its meaning in our lives. This Kingdom is a vision of profound transformation—where the voiceless find their voice, burdens are lifted, and healing is offered to everyone without exception. In this sacred space, we discover the richness of life and a deep connection to all creation.
However, this vision also beckons our active participation. Jesus warmly invites us to be “laborers,” urging us to take a step forward and embrace this incredible opportunity. Are we ready to open our hearts and play our part in bringing the Kingdom of God to life, fostering hope and love in our world?
