The Memorial of Saint Sharbel Makhluf

Today's readings explore the theme of return and receptivity — how God calls his scattered people back and what it takes to truly receive that call. The first reading carries a tender promise of restoration and renewed faithfulness, while the Gospel unpacks why the same invitation lands so differently in different hearts. On the feast of Saint Sharbel Makhluf, the Lebanese hermit whose entire life was rooted in deep, undistracted listening, these words invite us to consider what kind of soil we bring to God's word. Today's Readings: • First Reading: Jeremiah 3:14-17 • Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 • Gospel: Matthew 13:18-23