Come to Me | Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection | July 17, 2025

Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection for July 17, 2025 – Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Theme: Rest for the Weary, Strength for the Burdened

“Come to me.”
These are some of the most tender words ever spoken by Jesus—and today’s Gospel offers His invitation to anyone feeling crushed by life, faith, or fear.

In Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus does not appeal to the powerful, the righteous, or the accomplished. He speaks directly to the weary, the burdened, and the exhausted. His promise isn’t that our lives will suddenly become easy—but that we’ll no longer carry the weight alone.

Catholic biblical commentary unpacks the image of the yoke—not a symbol of restriction, but of partnership. To be yoked to Jesus is to be joined with One who carries the weight we cannot bear. It's not about trying harder, but walking closer. He doesn’t just offer rest from work, but rest in the work.

The Psalm praises God’s faithfulness to His covenant people, reminding us that the God who delivered Israel from Egypt is the same One offering rest for your soul.

The first reading from Exodus continues the story of Moses and God’s plan to rescue His people from oppression—revealing that even burdens have a divine timetable, and even slaves are seen and heard by heaven.

This Catholic daily reflection invites you to stop striving and start resting—not by escaping your reality, but by inviting Christ into it. Because rest isn’t found in circumstances but in companionship with the Savior.

📖 Readings:
Exodus 3:13–20
Psalm 105:1, 5, 8–9, 24–25, 26–27
Matthew 11:28–30

⏱️ Timeline:
00:00 – Introduction
00:15 – Reading I: Exodus 3:13–20
01:51 – Psalm Response: Psalm 105:1,5,8–9,24–25,26–27
05:20 – Gospel: Matthew 11:28–30
05:39 – Reflection

Perfect for:

• Catholics seeking encouragement during burnout or stress

• Christians overwhelmed by life’s demands

• Anyone desiring deeper rest and partnership with Christ

• Viewers struggling to live faith alone or on empty

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