Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament

June 25, 2026

The movement of people in the days of Nebuchadnezzar bears a striking resemblance to our own. God abandons his people who have abandoned him. Desecration of holy places was coupled with the deportation of people, just as ancient peoples experienced upheavals, so these experiences continue in our own day.

The Gospel text we are meditating upon reminds us that Jesus was also concerned about instability and urged his listeners to consider the fragility of their choices. But Jesus was talking about spiritual choices and spiritual stability. Concrete images from real life lead to deeper reflection on spiritual values. Build on solid ground. What is that solid ground? The solid ground Jesus is speaking about, spiritual stability, was also meant to provide balance in times of material instability. Stability is offered in the search for God’s will.

It becomes clear that we must build something resilient—capable of withstanding various trials and difficulties. Cultivating faith through engagement with the Word of God serves as a blueprint for a steadfast spiritual life. Saint Peter Julian Eymard asserted that a day without scripture is a wasted day. As a young priest, he resolved to read daily from the Bible—one chapter from the Old Testament and two from the New Testament. It is not documented whether he consistently upheld this routine. Still, his writings and sermons are replete with scriptural references, and his enduring devotion continues to inspire us more than 160 years later.

Let Us Pray:

Jesus, help me build my faith, hope, and love for you, fed by your Word and Sacrament. Make my faith rock solid. Help me to listen to your Word. more attentively, read it more prayerfully, put it into practice more fruitfully. St. Peter Julian Eymard, pray for me. Amen.