July 24, 2025, 16th Thursday in Ordinary Time-C. 

Exodus 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20

Daniel 3:52-56 (Psalm)

Matthew 13:10-17

“…blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.”  Matthew 13:16

Lord, thank you for the gift of hearing and seeing your creation and presence in our world.  When I look upon the universe or listen to a symphony I see and hear you.  A sunrise, birdsong, a loved one’s smile or a whispered “I love you” are all signs of you.  I am reminded of your love when I see compassion for a lonely widow or a mom or dad giving up their day off to take their kids to a day of fun.  I am most grateful for my eyes and ears of faith.  Faith allows me to see and hear of your glorious love.  Lord, I see and hear so much more of you when I let go of my pride and hardness of heart.  I am more aware of you when I take on a humble attitude and repent of my faults and failures.  Lord, speak to me today in a new way and help me see you in a new place.  May I encounter you in every moment whether it’s a happy one or a suffering one.  Keep my eyes and ears open and ready for your precious love all the time.  Amen.