June 25 - Wednesday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I
(Gn.15:1-12,17-18; Ps.105:1-4,6-9; Mt.7:15-20) “Abram put his faith in the Lord, who credited it to him as an act of righteousness.” In our gospel today, Jesus teaches us, “You can tell a tree by its fruit.” And what can we tell of Abram but that he is a bountiful tree, faithful and strong. Indeed, in his faith is his goodness, and in his children, who reach down even unto this day, his blessed fruit is known. What holy, gentle conversation the Lord has with Abram, coming to him in visions to speak to his soul, to thus nourish this tree which He has planted upon the earth. And how faithful…
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