The favors of the LORD I will sing forever;
through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness.
For you have said, “My kindness is established forever”;
in heaven you have confirmed your faithfulness.
“I have found David, my servant;
with my holy oil I have anointed him,
That my hand may be always with him,
and that my arm may make him strong.”
“My faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him,
and through my name shall his horn be exalted.
He shall say of me, ‘You are my father,
my God, the Rock, my savior.'”

Psalm 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27

Here are the complete readings for Thursday, May 15, 2025.

(“Jesus Washing Disciples’ Feet” by Bhanu Dudhat)

It is wonderful to read and speak a song like Psalm 89 above. It brims with confidence and joy, giving comfort to anyone in any time or situation. There is a sense of belonging and friendship emitting from the psalmist’s voice, infused with gratitude that these gifts come as blessings, not something earned. Many of the psalms are attributed to or inspired by King David, often reflecting not the triumphant moments when he was a conquering king, but the perilous times when he faced persecution from his enemies. Considering this context, how can we take both comfort and courage from this testimony? We do not know what today will bring, or what other people will say about us at the end of the day. In the end, does it matter when we believe we have such loving accompaniment on whatever journey we find ourselves?

Your Founder’s vision was unique.
He originally intended to form a community of laymen
who as religious brothers
would be sent as missionaries to the world.
As vowed members of the people of God,
sealed in baptism and confirmed by the Holy Spirit,
they would participate
in the Church’s mission of evangelization
through a life of gospel service
lived in solidarity and availability
among the people. Now this understanding of mission
has been expanded to include
the many women and men
who collaborate with the Brothers in the
Xaverian Way.

– The Fundamental Principles of the Xaverian Brothers

God, you do not take away my fears. You help me confront them and embrace them, with the belief that you find us worthy of love and to love in return. Thank you for values of trust and humility that allow us to be open to facing both the day ahead and You who travel with us. Amen