Readings for the day 每日读经:
English英文 – https://universalis.com/mass.htm
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John 5:1-3,5-16
圣若望福音 5:1-3,5-16
In the Gospel, Jesus, the source of life, brings healing to the sick man at the pool of Bethesda. This man had been ill for 38 years and remained in this condition because others continually overtook him. Disappointed and disheartened, he stayed in his comfort zone, failing to take the next step.
“Do you want to be made well?” Jesus asked. “Stand up, take your mat, and walk.”
I believe we shouldn’t just sit around and do nothing while watching others overtake us. Instead, we should seek help from God. Although we may not suffer as much as the man in the passage, Jesus is always ready to heal our pain, whether physical or emotional. He is there to care for us and help us in our time of need. All we have to do is trust in Him and allow God to take control. That is something we should all practice.
Take a moment in prayer to ask the Lord: ‘What are You revealing to me through this Gospel?’ Be open to His voice and allow His Word to transform your heart.
今天的福音中，耶稣生命之源，祂治愈了贝特匝达水池旁的一位病人，他已患病38年，且一直处在这情况之下，因为总是有人抢先在他之前进入水池里。失望和沮丧让他滞留在这状况，没能采取任何行动。
耶稣向他说：「你愿意痊愈吗？」；「起来，拿起你的床，行走罢！」
我认为我们不应该坐以待毙,看着别人超越我们, 仍旧无所作为,反而应该寻求天主的帮助。虽然我们的痛苦未必如福音中的那位病患，但是耶稣一直在等待我们寻求祂的医治，无论是肢体或精神上的病痛。祂关怀我们，在我们最需要的时候施於援手。我们只需全心全意信赖天主，完全交托予祂，全权由祂掌控。 这是我们所应该做的事。
让我们静默祈祷，“主，祢藉着这段福音要告诉我什么信息呢？”我们打开心门聆听并接受主的声音，让主的话语改变我们的心。
This is a personal reflection by Samantha Ho Chia Yee, Love Squad 2025 (Form 5 English CEC student)