Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection for July 24, 2025 – Thursday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary TimeTheme: God’s Glory Up Close—Both Terrifying and Tender.In today’s mass readings, we witness a holy paradox: the terrifying presence of God on Mount Sinai and the gentle voice of Jesus calling His disciples to deeper understanding. Both reveal the same God—one whose holiness demands awe, and whose love invites intimacy.In Exodus 19, God descends on Sinai with smoke, thunder, and fire. The Israelites tremble and beg Moses to act as mediator.Daniel’s canticle offers a hymn of praise to the God who reveals Himself through creation.In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus explains why He teaches in parables—so that only those with spiritual eyes and ears will understand.This reflection explores why true revelation is never casual. God’s Word is both a gift and a summons—one that transforms or hardens depending on how it’s received.You’ll learn:Why holiness can provoke fear even in those who seek GodHow Jesus made God approachable without reducing His gloryWhy spiritual perception is granted to those who accept discipleship, not just ask questionsWhat it means to hear and see with the heart—not just the senses📖 Readings:Exodus 19:1–2, 9–11, 16–20bDaniel 3:52–56Matthew 13:10–17⏱️ Timeline:00:00 – Introduction00:15 – Reading I: Exodus 19:1–2, 9–11, 16–20b01:42 – Psalm Response: Daniel 3:52–5606:22 – Gospel: Matthew 13:10–1707:33 – ReflectionPerfect for:Catholics seeking a deeper sense of reverence in prayerChristians exploring how divine intimacy doesn’t eliminate divine majestyAnyone reflecting on why some receive insight and others walk away unchangedThose craving a faith that engages both awe and closeness🎧 Prefer to listen on the go?The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available:Video Podcast:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3tYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiStAudio Podcast:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886🟦 TagsCatholic Daily Readings July 24 2025, Exodus 19 Mount Sinai, thunder and holiness, Daniel 3 canticle of creation, Matthew 13 parables explanation, Catholic teaching on divine revelation, fear of the Lord and spiritual intimacy, how God reveals Himself, why Jesus taught in parables, Catholic reflection on seeing and hearing spiritually, Catholic Daily Mass podcast, Catholic reverence and prayer life, awe of God, approachable holiness#CatholicDailyReadings #MountSinai #SpiritualSight #CatholicMass #DivineHoliness #BlessedAreYourEyes

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