A Reflection on the Daily Office Readings

Genesis 39:1-23

Have you ever felt like you had everything stipped away from you because of the evil schemes of someone else? Joseph had become a successful man and was given charge of the house of Potiphar (an officer of Pharoh). Potiphar’s wife happen to cast her eyes on Joseph, and while no one else was in the house, she caught hold of Joseph’s garment hoping to make love to him. When Joseph realized her intentions, he left her and fled outside. Unfortunately, she twisted the facts and made it seem as if Joseph had tried to make love to her but when she raised her voice and cried out, he fled away. When Potiphar heard this twisted version of events from his wife, he became filled with rage, took Joseph, and threw him into the prison. What distorted truths have severely impacted our life? How might seeing Jesus as the way, the truth and the life help us move beyond the temporal sufferings and into the eternal blessings God has in store for us?


1 Corinthians 2:14-3:15

Do we view spirituality as a foolish endeavor or as a gift of God to us? The goal of spirituality is to have the mind of Christ which not only discerns the will of God but also frees us from being subject to the approval of others. In our spiritual journey we transition from temporal concerns of the flesh to matters that are eternal and transformative. The only way we grow spiritually is by grounding ourselves in God. God in Christ Jesus is our sure foundation, and we build our life upon it with the help of the Holy Spirit. Who or what is directing us spiritually? Are the biggest concerns of our life more temporal in nature or eternally focused? Why?


Mark 2:1-12

When there is no room for a miracle, make room. This is exactly what four people decided to do for a paralyed man. When Jesus saw their faith, he absolved the paralytic of his sins and healed him physically. What miracle have you been waiting for? Is it time to think outside the box and by faith trust that God is ready to grant you the miracle that you have been waiting for?


To God be the glory now and forever. Amen.

Fr. Thomas+




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