Tested

Because he himself was tested through what he suffered,
he is able to help those who are being tested.

Thus ends today’s first reading (Hebrews 2:14-18).

Important words of comfort: reminding us in difficult times that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ suffered greatly for us and is therefore abundantly merciful.

Important words also of invitation: inviting us to use our own sufferings to help others by the power of the grace of Christ.