Friday, June 14, 2024 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Mt 5:27-32 In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives a new teaching on the heart. It comes from his instructions on adultery and marriage. Morality Centered Around Heart: In his teaching on adultery, Jesus shows how the insistence on the body as the center of morality has led to an […]
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 St. Barnabas, Apostle Acts 11:21-26;13:1-3; Mt 5:13-16 Today’s Gospel highlights that we are the salt and the light of the world. By retaining its saltiness, the salt stays relevant for use. By illuminating the place where it is lit, the light that is not hidden shows its significance. In essence, the
Monday, June 10, 2024 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Mt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes from Matthew’s Gospel are renowned for their universal appeal. For instance, the Sermon on the Mount which opens with the Beatitudes, had a big influence on Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of India. Journalist and author, Vincent Sheean wrote the following description of Gandhi, saying
