Catholic Readings (Dec 29) | She Will Be Pierced

Catholic Daily Mass Readings — The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas 📖 Readings for today: 1 John 2:3–11 Psalm 96 Luke 2:22–35 Today’s Catholic readings invite us to look beyond sentiment and into truth. In the First Letter of Saint John, we are reminded that to know Christ is not merely to claim Him, but to walk as He walked — in obedience, charity, and light. Love is proven not by words, but by how we live. In the Gospel, Simeon recognizes the Child Jesus as salvation for all peoples, yet immediately speaks of contradiction and suffering. Mary herself is warned that love will pierce her heart. Christmas, then, is not only a celebration of God with us, but a revelation that faith will cost us something. These readings call us to examine whether we simply receive Christ, or whether we are willing to carry Him when discipleship becomes difficult. 🙏 Thank you for joining today’s reflection! If this message touched you, please like, share, and subscribe. Comment below with your prayer intentions — we’d love to pray with you!