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Click here for Daily Readings Today, I finish the week by focusing on verse 21 of chapter 6 in the Gospel of Matthew: “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Mt 6:21 Where Is Your Treasure? Reflecting on this verse reminds me of my days immersed in personal and leadership development…
Click here for Daily Readings “In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words.” ~ Mt 6:7 Today, the Gospel of Matthew, chapter six, verses seven through 15 is where Jesus teaches us to pray by introducing the Lord’s Prayer. Instead of a traditional…
Click Here For Daily Readings “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.” ~ Mt 6:1 Today, I continue diving into the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 6, verses 1-6 and 16-18. In these passages, Jesus shares with us a…
Click here for Daily Readings Today, I once again use the Gospel as the basis for my reflection. Specifically, I’m using the first two verses of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 5, verses 43 and 44. Jesus’ Challenge In these verses, Jesus says to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall…
Click here for Daily Readings “But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well.” ~ Mt 5:39 Today, I explore the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 5, verses 38 to 42, where Jesus introduces his version…
Click here for Daily Readings No one who remains in him sins. No one who sins has seen him or known him. ~ 1 Jn 3:6 The previous verse is what caught my attention, today. Whenever I encounter another person that claims to be Christian or a believer in God, I internally doubt it a…
Click here for Daily Readings “and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus.” ~ Jn 1:36-37 Today’s Gospel, highlighted for me a theme often overlooked in discussions about prophets, Jesus, and discipleship. It revolves around the notion of borrowing…
Click here for Daily Readings “Do not be amazed, then, brothers and sisters, if the world hates you.” ~ 1 Jn 3:13 In a world where political correctness often overshadows genuine beliefs, I can find myself navigating a faith-lite environment. A space where we claim certain beliefs but hesitate to express or live them fully…
Click here for Daily Readings “Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.” ~ Lk 24:45 Today’s gospel shares Luke’s account of Jesus’ final teaching to his disciples and illuminating their understanding of the scriptures. This narrative not only highlights a miraculous encounter but also delves into the profound realization of divine intervention in…
Click here for Daily Readings “Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord.” ~ Jn 21:12 In the quiet hours of our lives, amidst the routine and the mundane, there lies a whisper of something more, a…