9 February 2026 – Monday of the 5th week of Ordinary Time
HOMILY
King David wanted to build a temple for God. With both genuine simplicity and a certain arrogance, he said to himself, after building a palace for himself: “Here I am living in a palace, and God lives in a tent.” God sent the prophet to tell him: "It is not you who will build me a palace. I will build you a house," meaning a dynasty.