Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Ez 9:1-7,10:18-22; Mt 18:15-20 Today’s Gospel helps us understand the heart of Jesus regarding peacemaking in the Christian community. The first precondition for making peace comes with the realization that the one with whom we should make peace is our brother or sister. It is good to note that Jesus does […]
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Ez 2:8-3:4; Mt 18:1-5,12-14 Today’s Gospel highlights the uniqueness of God’s Kingdom through the verses on the ‘little ones.’ By showing that being and becoming like children are characteristics of greatness in the Kingdom, Jesus invites us to imbibe his example. Jesus, who responds to a question from his disciples regarding
Monday, August 12, 2024 Ez 1:2-5,24-28; Mt 17:22-27 Today’s Gospel underlines Jesus’ pastoral priority over political matters. After a brief discussion with Peter on the issue of taxation, Jesus decides to pay temple taxes. Is Jesus authority-friendly or a people-pleaser? What is true? If Jesus wanted, he could have ignited a debate around taxation. Or
