Ordinary Time · Daily Verse
“For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.”
Matthew 25:35
Lumin’s Faithful Translation
The setting
In first-century Judea, hospitality to travelers and sharing food with the needy were core expressions of faithfulness to God’s commands. Jesus spoke these words in the final week of his ministry, framing everyday acts of care as direct service to him.
Reflection
How does seeing hunger, thirst, or loneliness as an encounter with Jesus change the way you respond to one specific person today?
A prayer
Jesus, open my eyes to notice needs around me and give me courage to act with simple kindness.
Carry it with you
Today look for one person who needs a meal or a listening ear and meet that need without delay. Offer practical help such as sharing a meal or making a phone call to someone isolated.
