Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (1 Cor 13:7)
Homily
Overcoming the Gates of hell - Sunday, August 23, 2026
Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Matthew 16:13–16
True Greatness - Saturday, August 22, 2026
Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. Matthew 23:1–3
The One Law of Charity - Friday, August 21, 2026
When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a scholar of the law, tested him by asking, “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” Matthew 22:34–36
Clothed in Grace - Thursday, August 20, 2026
But when the king came in to meet the guests he saw a man there not dressed in a wedding garment. He said to him, ‘My friend, how is it that you came in here without a wedding garment?’ But he was reduced to silence. Matthew 22:11–14
The Quality of the Heart - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
He said to one of them in reply, “‘My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Matthew 20:13–16
The Riches of Poverty - Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle... Matthew 19:23–25
Eternal Life and Perfection - Monday, August 17, 2026
A young man approached Jesus and said, “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?” He answered him, “Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” Matthew 19:16–17
Divine Humiliation - Sunday, August 16, 2026
“It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.” Then Jesus said to her in reply... Matthew 15:26–28
A Promise and Sign of Hope - Saturday, August 15, 2026
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me...Luke 1:46–49
Marriage and Divine Union - Friday, August 14, 2026
Some Pharisees approached Jesus, and tested him, saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause whatever?” He said in reply, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator made them male and female and said: Matthew 19:3–6
Limitless Forgiveness - Thursday, August 13, 2026
Peter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:21–22
Fraternal Charity - Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Jesus said to his disciples: “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you... Matthew 18:15–16