Stay. Walk. Light Is Already on Its Way

January 25, 2026

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday of the Word of God | National Bible Sunday

First Reading	Isaiah 8:23 – 9:3
Psalm	Psalm 27:1, 4, 13–14
Second Reading	1 Corinthians 1:10–13, 17
Gospel Reading	Matthew 4:12–23

There are seasons when faith feels less like certainty and more like endurance. The readings today do not deny suffering; instead, they speak to people already walking in darkness and remind them that light is not a reward for escaping pain—it arrives while we are still on the road. Salvation, then, is not always sudden; sometimes it unfolds as we keep going.

Hibla: The Message of the Readings

God meets us in darkness, asks us to remain, and slowly reveals light—not through worldly wisdom, but through a way of love that heals, feeds, and restores.

Hugot: Points to Ponder

Light does not always remove the darkness immediately—it teaches us how to walk through it without fear.

Hamon: The Challenge

Choose one person today and show God’s light through a simple act of service—listen without interrupting, offer help, or share a word of encouragement.