Fraternal correction is part of the life of a Chritian. Is is one of the works of mercy. To have the courage to correct the brother or sister to live a loving life. Gospel Readings: Matthew 18:15-20 “Jesus said to his disciples: “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between…

In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus reveals that the Messiah achieves victory not through seeking political power, status, or success, but through radical self-giving, suffering and resurrection. Jesus invites His disciples–and us–to decide where we are going (“Quo vadis?”); Are we to pursue the ephemeral things of this life, or take up our cross, and discover…

Confessing Jesus as Christ with the help of the Holy Spirit helps us mature spiritually: it prepares us to face our suffering, carry our cross, and understand the nature of the mission God entrusts to us. GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Phillipi and he asked the disciples, “Who do…

Today’s Gospel reading reveals a profound message: God’s grace is for everyone. In silence, God never stops working. In fact, silence reveals His greatest works. Times of silence can be used to develop our spiritual grit. GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 15:21-28 At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a…

Where is God when we suffer, when we struggle, and when we face dangers where escape seems impossible? GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 14:22-33 After he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on…

When the world withholds, destroys, or takes away, God nourishes, gives, and provides. GOSPEL READINGS: Matthew 14:13-21           When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. When they disembarked…

Through vivid parables drawn from daily life—from hidden treasures and fine pearls to catches of fish—Jesus illustrates that belonging to the Kingdom of Heaven is worth every sacrifice, transforming even our daily struggles into meaningful acts of faith. Ultimately, living a virtuous life, embracing unavoidable suffering with trust, and offering ourselves in service to God…

Jesus teaches about the Kingdom of Heaven in the form of parables. These help the listeners understand fundamental truths about His Kingdom. The disciples would not understand the parables without an explanation following their questions. In this way, Jesus uses dialogue in His teaching that slowly reveals His message. GOSPEL READING: Matthew 13:24-43 Jesus proposed…

The image of the seed in the Parable of the Sower is the Word of God. The Word of God is living, life-giving, and transformative. Jesus invites us to welcome it and to be touched by it so that we may produce good fruit that will last. GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 13:1-23 On that day, Jesus…

A love that carries us to grace…. GOSPEL READING: Matthew 11:25-30  At that time, Jesus exclaimed, “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to little ones. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.…