Friday of the 15th week, year C. Exodus 11:10-12:14; Mt. 12:1-8

The Book of Exodus (11:10-12:14), highlights the institution of the Passover. It is indeed a testament to God’s mercy and compassion. As the Angel of Death passed over the homes marked with the blood of the sacrificial lamb, God’s mercy spared the firstborn of the Israelites, liberating them from the bondage of Egypt. The Passover foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb of God, whose blood brings eternal redemption and salvation to all who believe in Him. God’s mercy takes precedence over religious rituals as Jesus says in today’s gospel. It is not mere adherence to rules and regulations that captures God’s heart; rather, it is a heart moved by compassion and love for God’s people.

Fr. Georges Roger Bidzogo sac