Friday, February 20, 2026 Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15 Today’s Gospel invites us to draw a sharp distinction between celebration and mourning. While the text seems to initiate a discussion around fasting, Jesus takes it far deeper than food and ritual. In Jesus’ exposition, we understand that a distinction is to be made between the words […]
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Ash Wednesday! Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Ash Wednesday invites us to reflect on Lenten Justice, which culminates in loving God and our neighbors more fully. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are three important pillars of the season of Lent. But how we put each of them into practice
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Js 1:12-18; Mk 8:14-21 Today’s Gospel highlights the disbelief of Jesus’ disciples. The text describes that the disciples are in the boat and have forgotten to bring enough bread for all. The big surprise is that in their anxiety over not having enough bread, they forget that Jesus is with them
