Thursday, June 18, 2026 Sir 48: 1-14; Mt 6:7-15 Today’s Gospel highlights prayer as a deepening of a relationship with God. Jesus’ instruction about prayer begins with recalling our relational identity. We are not praying to a distant, indifferent, or lifeless God. Instead, God is our loving Father, and we are His beloved children. Hence, […]
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18 Today’s Gospel highlights the temptation of performing righteous deeds for human recognition. In this regard, while spirituality points to an internal communion with God, ‘synagogues and street corners’ symbolize human craving for vainglory. Jesus helps us distinguish between true religiosity and external display.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1 Kgs 21: 17-29; Mt 5: 43-48 Today’s Gospel highlights the most challenging command of loving our enemies. It is somewhat unthinkable for those of us who were brought up with the idea that we should love our family, friends, and neighbors. Had we enjoyed a good and responsible upbringing, our
