June 12

Day 4: Gently Honoring Wounds Without Letting Them Define Me

Theme: Acknowledging Wounds and Finding Freedom in Christ

First Reading:
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 – "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."
"Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day." (2 Corinthians 4:16)

Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 147:3 – "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." (Psalm 147:3)

Gospel:
Luke 6:27-36 – Jesus calls us to love our enemies and show mercy, just as He has shown mercy to us.
"But love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." (Luke 6:35)

Reflection:

We all carry wounds from the past—hurts, betrayals, failures—and they affect how we engage in relationships. God’s grace calls us to honor our wounds, but not to let them define us. 2 Corinthians 4:16 reminds us that even though we face suffering, God is renewing us day by day. Christ’s love allows us to acknowledge our wounds without letting them control our future. Reflect on how you can honor your wounds without letting them dictate your actions, and how God’s grace can transform these wounds into a story of healing.

Action/Practice:

• Reflect on a wound from your past that still impacts your relationships. Write about how you can honor this wound without letting it define your identity. Invite God’s healing into that part of your life.

Daily Goal:

• Honor your wounds today, but allow God’s healing to transform them into a new narrative of hope.

Journal Prompt:

"How can I honor the wounds I carry without letting them define me? How does God’s grace help me heal and move forward?"