Friday, December 6, 2024 Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31 In today’s Gospel, the accent falls on faith. The two blind men follow Jesus in faith. They cry out in faith, ‘Son of David, have pity on us!’ They confirm their faith in Jesus when asked by him later. It is the measure of their faith that […]
Thursday, December 5, 2024 Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Today’s Gospel highlights the importance of actionable faith. The words of Jesus help us realize that he abhors paying lip service but commends actions that exemplify our faith. Here it must be noted that while we are saved by God’s abundant grace, we also complement God’s
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Is 25:6-10; Mt 15:29-37 Today’s Gospel highlights Jesus’ compassion for those who follow him. Scholars believe that the people healed by Jesus are possibly Gentiles. And the same people are fed in the second part of today’s Gospel. The compassion of Jesus embraces the Gentiles who would be part of the
