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July 1, 2025 – Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Context: On the Sea of Galilee, Jesus calms a storm terrifying his disciples, revealing his divine power but also his care for their fears. Set near Capernaum, this event echoes God’s protection in the Psalms, urgin us to trust God amid life’s storms, especially during India’s monsoon season.
Word: “Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?” (Matthew 8:26)

• Engage 1: Jesus calms fears with trust in God.
• Incidents: Reassuring disciples during the storm (Matthew 8:25–26); comforting Jairus about his daughter (Mark 5:36).
• Engage 2: Jesus encourages steadfast faith.
• Incidents: Supporting Peter on water (Matthew 14:30–31); praising the hemorrhaging woman’s faith (Mark 5:34).

July 2, 2025 – Wednesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Context: In the Gentile region of Gadara, Jesus heals two demoniacs living among tombs, showing mercy beyond Jewish boundaries. This act, set in a pagan area, challenges us to reach out to marginalized communities, reflecting India’s diverse social fabric and the call to universal love.
Word: “Go home to your family and announce to them all that the Lord in his pity has done for you.” (Mark 5:19)

• Engage 1: Jesus restores outcasts to belonging.
• Incidents: Sending the healed demoniac home (Mark 5:18–19); welcoming Zacchaeus (Luke 19:5–9).
• Engage 2: Jesus inspires sharing God’s mercy.
• Incidents: Instructing the demoniac to testify (Mark 5:19); urging the Samaritan woman to share (John 4:28–29).

July 3, 2025 – Feast of Saint Thomas, Apostle

Context: In Jerusalem’s upper room, Jesus appears to Thomas, who doubts the resurrection without seeing. This encounter, affirming Christ’s risen body, resonates with Indian Catholics celebrating Thomas, the “Apostle of India,” whose mission legendarily reached Kerala, inspiring bold faith in a skeptical world.
Word: “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” (John 20:29)

• Engage 1: Jesus nurtures faith despite doubts.
• Incidents: Meeting Thomas’ need to see (John 20:27–29); answering Nathanael’s skepticism (John 1:46–50).
• Engage 2: Jesus blesses trust without proof.
• Incidents: Praising unseen faith (John 20:29); commending the centurion’s trust (Matthew 8:10).

July 4, 2025 – Friday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Context: In Capernaum, Jesus calls Matthew, a despised tax collector, from his customs post, surprising onlookers. This bold act in a bustling trade hub shows Jesus’ mission to sinners, urging us to embrace unexpected callings with open hearts in a diverse society.
Word: “Follow me.” (Matthew 9:9)

• Engage 1: Jesus invites sinners to discipleship.
• Incidents: Calling Matthew the tax collector (Matthew 9:9); summoning Levi to follow (Mark 2:14).
• Engage 2: Jesus transforms lives through acceptance.
• Incidents: Changing Matthew’s life (Matthew 9:9); converting Zacchaeus (Luke 19:6–9).

July 5, 2025 – Saturday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Context: In Galilee, Jesus defends his disciples’ behavior against Pharisees’ criticism, using the metaphor of new wine and old wineskins. Rooted in Jewish wedding customs, this teaching emphasizes the newness of Christ’s covenant, challenging us to embrace spiritual renewal.
Word: “No one pours new wine into old wineskins.” (Mark 2:22)

• Engage 1: Jesus welcomes new paths of faith.
• Incidents: Teaching about new wineskins (Mark 2:21–22); instituting the Eucharist (Luke 22:19–20).
• Engage 2: Jesus questions outdated practices.
• Incidents: Defending Sabbath grain-picking (Mark 2:23–28); healing on the Sabbath (Luke 13:14–16).

July 6, 2025 – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Context: Jesus commissions seventy-two disciples in Galilee to proclaim the Kingdom, preparing towns for his coming. Mirroring Israel’s seventy elders, this mission signifies universal outreach, urging us to evangelize diverse communities, reflecting the Church’s missionary call.
Word: “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)

• Engage 1: Jesus recognizes urgent spiritual needs.
• Incidents: Seeing crowds as shepherdless (Luke 9:36); commissioning seventy-two disciples (Luke 10:1–3).
• Engage 2: Jesus recruits others for God’s work.
• Incidents: Sending the seventy-two (Luke 10:1–9); empowering the Twelve (Matthew 10:1–5).

July 7, 2025 – Monday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Context: In Capernaum, a synagogue official and a hemorrhaging woman seek Jesus’ healing, their public faith defying social norms. This encounter, amidst a pressing crowd, teaches us to approach Christ boldly, trusting in his mercy despite societal pressures.
Word: “Do not be afraid; just have faith.” (Mark 5:36)

• Engage 1: Jesus comforts those in despair.
• Incidents: Reassuring Jairus about his daughter (Mark 5:36); consoling the hemorrhaging woman (Mark 5:34).
• Engage 2: Jesus honors persistent trust.
• Incidents: Healing the hemorrhaging woman (Mark 5:29–34); raising Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:41–42).

July 8, 2025 – Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Context: In Galilee, Jesus sees crowds as sheep without a shepherd, moved by their spiritual and physical needs. His tireless teaching and healing in rural villages inspire us to show empathy for society’s lost, reflecting India’s communal values.
Word: “His heart was moved with pity for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd.” (Matthew 9:36)

• Engage 1: Jesus shows compassion for the lost.
• Incidents: Pitying the aimless crowd (Matthew 9:36); lamenting Jerusalem’s waywardness (Luke 19:41–42).
• Engage 2: Jesus teaches with relentless care.
• Incidents: Preaching to crowds in Galilee (Matthew 9:35); sharing parables tirelessly (Mark 4:1–2).

July 9, 2025 – Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Context: Jesus sends the Twelve apostles to Jewish towns in Galilee, empowering them to heal and proclaim the Kingdom. This mission, preparing them for future ministry, calls us to share Christ’s message boldly in their local communities, despite cultural challenges.
Word: “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” (Matthew 10:7)

• Engage 1: Jesus announces God’s nearness boldly.
• Incidents: Proclaiming the Kingdom in Galilee (Matthew 4:17); declaring his mission in Nazareth (Luke 4:18–21).
• Engage 2: Jesus empowers others to share hope.
• Incidents: Sending the Twelve to heal (Matthew 10:1, 8); commissioning seventy-two disciples (Luke 10:9).

July 10, 2025 – Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Context: In Galilee, Jesus instructs the Twelve to rely on God’s provision while proclaiming the Kingdom, preparing for rejection. Rooted in Jewish hospitality, this teaching challenges us to trust God and persevere in mission, even in a society valuing social harmony.
Word: “Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.” (Matthew 10:8)

• Engage 1: Jesus shares gifts without expectation.
• Incidents: Healing freely (Matthew 10:8); feeding 5,000 without cost (John 6:11–13).
• Engage 2: Jesus relies on God’s provision.
• Incidents: Sending apostles without supplies (Matthew 10:9–10); trusting God for needs (Matthew 6:26–30).