February 6, 2026, Friday of the 4th week even
H o m i l y
Dear Brothers,
Since the beginning of the Ordinary Time, in our ferial lectionary, the first reading has generally been taken from the Second Book of Samuel, presenting to us all the leaders that the Lord gave to Israël. It was, first, the prophet Samuel, then king Saul and finally king David. The longest part was about David, who was a sinner who was able to repent and receive God’s mercy. He was also someone who could be merciful and pardon to whomever had offended him. We saw, several days ago how merciful he was towards Saul when he found him in a grotto and could easily have killed him. Likewise two days ago, we saw how he could forgive the madman Shimei, of the family of Saul, who followed him along the road, hurling at him insults, dust and stones.