The Transforming Power of Mercy
Today's Gospel reading directly follows last week's Gospel in which Jesus taught the disciples how to handle disputes and conflict within the Christian community....Read more
The Church, Conflict, and the Presence of Christ
Today’s Gospel reading is taken from a chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, which is sometimes called the “discourse on the Church” or the “church order”...Read more
Peter and the Suffering Messiah
Today’s Gospel continues the story that began in last week’s Gospel.
Simon Peter was called the “rock” upon which Jesus would build his...Read more
Upon This Rock
It is important to read today's Gospel and next week's Gospel as two parts of a single story. These readings are a turning point...Read more
The Canaanite Woman's Persistent Faith
Today we move ahead in our reading of Matthew's Gospel. Last week we read about Jesus walking on the water and the disciples' confession...Read more
Faith Over Fear: Peter Walks on Water
Today's Gospel directly follows last week's account of Jesus feeding a crowd of more than 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread and...Read more
The Glory of the Transfiguration
Today’s liturgy invites us to celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. This feast calls to our attention the importance of this...Read more
The Parable of the Sower
Today's Gospel marks the beginning of the third long discourse given by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. Over the next few weeks, the...Read more
The Parable of the Sower: Preparing the Soil of Our Hearts
Today’s Gospel marks the beginning of the third long discourse given by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. Over the next few weeks, the...Read more
Knowing the Father Through the Son
Today’s reading from Matthew’s Gospel comes after a discourse in which Jesus reproaches people who have witnessed his mighty deeds yet still lack belief....Read more
