Monday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time (2)

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
The readings today are about rebuilding: God restores a people, God renews their hope, and God calls them to let the light of faith shine where all can see.

In the Book of Ezra we hear that “the Lord stirred up the spirit of King Cyrus of …

Today’s first reading is taken from the Book of Proverbs, a beautiful example of “wisdom literature.” Here, wisdom isn’t abstract or theoretical—it’s practical guidance for living well. Proverbs teaches us how to act with justice and compassion, especially toward …