Today’s readings invite us to reflect on mercy, and trust in God’s timing. In the first reading, David has a rare opportunity to strike down Saul, who has relentlessly pursued him with the intent to kill. Yet David chooses the path of mercy, sparing Saul’s life. This act reveals David’s trust in God’s justice. His decision reminds us that mercy is not weakness, but a deliberate choice to surrender and allow God to act in his time. The psalm echoes this spirit of dependence, portraying a soul weighed down by distress yet finding refuge in God’s mercy. It is a reminder that trust in God is not passive but active reliance on his love. In the Gospel, Jesus calls the twelve apostles to share in his ministry and extend his mission to the world. The calling of the apostles shows that God chooses ordinary, imperfect people to carry out extraordinary work. Their mission is a testimony that God equips those he calls, and that his work continues through those who place their trust in him.

PRAYER: Abba Father, help us to grow in mercy, and to trust in your timing. Amen.