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In today’s homily, Fr. Yuriy, SDB reflects on the Gospel where Jesus is questioned about “working” on the Sabbath. Through this moment, Jesus teaches the deeper truth about God’s priorities and the heart of the law.

Fr. Yuriy explains that while rules and traditions have their place, they must never overshadow what is most important: love, mercy, and the dignity of the human person. Jesus corrects those who focused so narrowly on regulations that they lost sight of God’s purpose for the Sabbath — healing, restoration, and communion with Him.

Connecting this Gospel to our own lives, Fr. Yuriy challenges us to examine how distractions, unnecessary worries, or an overly scrupulous mindset can pull us away from what truly matters in our Catholic faith.

The homily reminds us that God does not call us to fear or rigid perfectionism, but to a living relationship grounded in trust, love, and mercy.

This reflection invites us to refocus our hearts on Christ, letting go of what is unimportant so we can live the Gospel with freedom and faithfulness.

📖 Readings for January 20
• First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
• Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 89 — “I have found David, my servant.”
• Gospel: Mark 2:23-28

📍 National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians
Stony Point, New York

🙏 May we learn to live our faith with clarity, mercy, and love — keeping Christ always at the center.