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 […]
Monday, June 15, 2026 1 Kgs 21: 1-16; Mt 5: 38-42 Today’s Gospel highlights offering no resistance to what sounds at times like ‘unfair’ demands as a Christian response. The text prompts us to question if Jesus wants his followers to be passive victims. How can we understand Jesus’ teaching about offering no resistance? The
Sunday, June 14, 2026 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 19:2-6a; Rom 5:6-11; Mt 9: 36-10:8 The eleventh Sunday invites us to practice God’s mercy towards suffering humanity. The readings of the day highlight our invitation to be agents and practitioners of mercy. We can begin our reflection from the lead offered by the Gospel.
