Saturday, June 29, 2024 Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul Acts 3:1-10; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 The feast of Saints Peter and Paul invites us to reflect on what we can bring out to enrich the life of the Church. The two great apostles were first-century Jewish men, seriously devoted to the Law, the Prophets, […]
Friday, June 28, 2024 2 Kgs 25:1-12; Mt 8:1-4 Today’s Gospel highlights two transgressions, one of faith and the other of mercy. Of Faith: In general, lepers were social outcasts at the time of Jesus. While social communion was no option for them, the infectious disease aroused deep fear in people. Since there was no cure,
Thursday, June 27, 2024 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Mt 7:21-29 In today’s Gospel, Jesus invites us to focus on the ethical side of religion. Jesus nullifies the mere profession of faith when faith itself is not actionable. However, we cannot overlook the nuance in Jesus’ argument. By calling his followers to be doers of faith, Jesus
