Isa 26:1-6 / Mt 7:21.24-27
- வேகமாக வளர்வதை விட வேரோட்டத்துடன் வளர்வது நீடிக்கும்.
- அழகாய் வளர்வதை விட ஆரோக்கியமாய் வளர்வது நல்லது.
Today, people no longer seek modern and beautiful houses — they want strong houses. Natural disasters like typhoons remind us that without a firm foundation, even the most modern building can collapse. Many invest so much, but are cheated by weak structures.
In the first reading, Isaiah speaks of Jerusalem, the strong city. Its strength does not come from its fine marbles, strong stones, or gigantic walls, but from the Lord who protects it. Its foundation is trust in God.
In the Gospel, Jesus gives us the image of the wise and foolish builders. The wise man builds his house on rock; the foolish builds on sand. What is this rock? It is a solid foundation — faith, formation, discipline, and commitment.
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| House built on rock and sand |
A child who receives proper (strict) guidance from parents and teachers grows roots — grows strong. But a life without discipline becomes unstable and easily shaken.
This is true for every vocation:
- Young men and women who follow Christ must be rooted in formation, family values, and missionary passion.
- Students preparing for their future need training, hard work, and perseverance.
I recently watched Cristiano Ronaldo score a spectacular bicycle kick — even at 40, he remains extraordinary. That strength is the fruit of constant discipline. Greatness doesn’t happen overnight; it is built through years of formation.
Jesus expects the same from His disciples. Formation comes before mission. In the Church — and especially in our Guanellian Congregation — formation is our first mission.
Let us build a Church for the future: founded on faith, strengthened by prayer, made beautiful by love for God and the poor.
May our lives be houses built on the rock of Christ — strong, steady, and unshakable in every storm. Amen.





