The Gospel of Luke is called the Gospel of Mercy, and today’s passage reveals why. When Jesus healed the bent woman on the Sabbath, He showed that mercy never rests. The Lord of the Sabbath Himself chose compassion over rigidity, revealing that the purpose of God’s law is not to bind, but to free.

Father Anthony reflects on John 19:33–34 — the soldier’s lance piercing the side of Christ, and the sudden flow of blood and water, revealing that even in death Jesus continues to pour Himself out for us, opening His Sacred Heart as the fountain of mercy and the source of the sacraments, inviting us to draw near with awe and confidence, and to let His love cleanse, heal, and renew our hearts.

Today, Fr. Bill Hayward, MIC, shared reflections from Vietnam, where the Marian community continues to grow, and spoke about the importance of wisdom, understanding, and spiritual judgment.