Friday, February 23, 2024 Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26 Jesus raises the bar of morality for those who follow him in today’s Gospel. Before beginning the reflection proper, we understand that Jesus offers correctives through statements, ‘But I say to you.’ As they reflect Jesus’ authority as the Son of God, these statements help us distinguish […]
Thursday, February 22, 2024 Feast of the Chair of St. Peter! 1 Pet 5:1-4; Mt 16:13-19 In today’s Gospel, Jesus raises a question regarding his identity. We might think that for Jesus to have asked this question, either he is confused about his identity or seeks praise from his disciples through his identity. However, there
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11;29-32 In today’s Gospel, we witness Jesus’ disappointment with the religious leaders of his time over their demand for a sign from heaven to believe in him. The Pharisees and the Scribes demand the sign despite witnessing Jesus’ healing and miracles. Jesus knows that hard-hearted people would not
