The first reading shows us the consequences of Solomon’s disobedience to God’s commandment, which was to worship only one true God.
But in the reading, we see that Solomon was influenced by his wives to worship other gods, and as a result, his kingdom was divided. This teaches me that I must remain faithful to the one true God. It also reminds me and every Christian that we can be saved from God’s wrath only by worshipping him alone. Otherwise, we lose our peace of mind and we face division in our family and among our friends.
The gospel reading contrasts with the first reading, where a Syrophoenician woman comes to Jesus to heal her daughter who was tormented by a demon. We see her persistent effort to approach Jesus without hesitation. At first, she failed to persuade Jesus and he rejected her, but because of her unwavering faith and trust in him, her daughter was healed. She sets an example for all of us that we need to persevere and be persistent in asking for good things from God. In a special way, we ask the Holy Spirit to guard our hearts and help us to worship the one true God.
By Amala William, CSC - Readings: 1Kgs 11: 4-13; Mk 7:24-30 Today’s readings invite us to ‘Be Faithful’ to the Lord at any cost. In the first reading the man of wisdom king Solomon was influenced by his many pagan wives. He forgets the Lord, who granted the mighty powers…
By Akhsi Wary csc. Readings: 1Kgs 8: 22-23, 27-30; Mk 7: 1-13 'This people honours me with their lips, but their heart is far from me’. The gospel reading of the day presents the clash between traditions and the truth. We see the Pharisees prioritize external rituals and customs, such…
By Naresh Namindla csc - Readings: 1Kgs 12: 26-32; Mk 8: 1-10 In the first reading of today, we see the evil thoughts and works of King Jeroboam. The king did not want the sraelites to offer sacrifices to their God at Jerusalem. Instead, he created his own gods and…
By Amala William, CSC - Readings: 1Kgs 11: 4-13; Mk 7:24-30 Today’s readings invite us to ‘Be Faithful’ to the Lord at any cost. In the first reading the man of wisdom king Solomon was influenced by his many pagan wives. He forgets the Lord, who granted the mighty powers…
By Akhsi Wary csc. Readings: 1Kgs 8: 22-23, 27-30; Mk 7: 1-13 'This people honours me with their lips, but their heart is far from me’. The gospel reading of the day presents the clash between traditions and the truth. We see the Pharisees prioritize external rituals and customs, such…
By Naresh Namindla csc - Readings: 1Kgs 12: 26-32; Mk 8: 1-10 In the first reading of today, we see the evil thoughts and works of King Jeroboam. The king did not want the sraelites to offer sacrifices to their God at Jerusalem. Instead, he created his own gods and…
