17 July 2026 - Friday of the 15th week even
Is 38, 1-6. 21-22. 7-8; Matthew 12:1-8
Homily
In yesterday's Gospel, Jesus drew a comparison between his commandments, which are an easy yoke to bear and a light burden, on the one hand, and, on the other, the weight under which the Scribes and Doctors of the Law crushed the people. And he invited all those who were struggling under the burden to come to him. Today's Gospel continues this polemic with a concrete example.