You have also heard that the people were told in the past: Do not break your oath; an oath sworn to the Lord must be kept. But I tell you this: do not take oaths. Do not swear by the heavens, for they are God’s throne; nor by the earth, because it is his foot … Continue reading MATTHEW 5:33-37: GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 13, 2020)
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Gospel Reading and Reflection
MATTHEW 5:27-32 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 12, 2020)
the “woman” in this gospel is not an object of sin, but a typical representation of the world which could excite a man in so much desire of material things, success and satisfaction. It becomes an eye mask and disguise to the gateway of hell. Watch out brothers and sisters! Don’t get stuck into this world for Christians are not of this world but in heaven.
MATTHEW 5:17-19 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 11, 2020)
I tell you if your sense of right and wrong is not keener than that of the lawyers and the Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. You have heard, that it was said to our people in the past: Do not commit murder; anyone who murders will have to face trial. But … Continue reading MATTHEW 5:17-19 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 11, 2020)
MATTHEW 5:17-19 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 10, 2020)
Do not think that have come to annul the law and the prophets. I have not come to annul them, but to fulfill them. I tell you this: as long as heaven and earth last, not the smallest letter or dot in the law will change, until all is fulfilled. So then, whoever breaks the … Continue reading MATTHEW 5:17-19 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 10, 2020)
MATTHEW 5:1-12 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 9, 2020)
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt has lost its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It has become useless. It can only be thrown away and people will trample on it. You are the light of the world; A city built on a mountain cannot be hidden. No … Continue reading MATTHEW 5:1-12 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 9, 2020)
MATTHEW 5:1-12 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 8, 2020)
When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up the mountain. He sat down and his disciples gathered around him. Then he spoke and began to teach them: Fortunate are those who are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom in heaven. Fortunate are those who mourn; they shall be comforted. Fortunate are the gentle; … Continue reading MATTHEW 5:1-12 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 8, 2020)
JOHN 3:16-18 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 7, 2020)
Yes, God so love the world that he give his only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him may not be lost, but may have eternal life. God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world; instead, through Him the world is to be saved. Whoever believes in Him will not … Continue reading JOHN 3:16-18 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 7, 2020)
MARK 12:38-44 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 6, 2020)
As he was teaching, he also said to them, “ Beware of those teachers of the law, who enjoy walking around in the long robes and being greeted in the market place; and who likes to occupy reserved seats in the synagogues; and the first places of feasts. They even devour the widow’s and the … Continue reading MARK 12:38-44 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 6, 2020)
MARK 12:35-37 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 5, 2020)
MARK 12:28-34 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 4, 2020)
A teacher of the law had been listening to this discussion and admired how Jesus answered them. So he came up and asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is: Hear, Israel! The Lord, our God, is One Lord; and you shall love the Lord, your God, with all … Continue reading MARK 12:28-34 GOSPEL READING AND REFLECTION (June 4, 2020)