The Commemoration of Saints Perpetua and Felicity

Today's readings celebrate God's boundless mercy and forgiveness, themes that echo in the witness of Saints Perpetua and Felicity, who trusted completely in divine compassion even unto death. The prophet Micah proclaims God's eagerness to pardon and show loving kindness, while Jesus tells his famous parable of a father's overwhelming joy when his lost son returns home. Today's Readings: • First Reading: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 • Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 • Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32