Month: June 2017

Today is the Memorial of the First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church. Are you afraid of dying for Christ? Take courage!

Today’s Gospel from Matthew 7:15-20

Jesus said to his disciples:
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing,
but underneath are ravenous wolves.
By their fruits you will know them.
Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
Just so, every good tree bears good fruit,
and a rotten tree bears bad fruit.
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit,
nor can a rotten tree bear good fruit.
Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down
and thrown into the fire.
So by their fruits you will know them.”

Today’s Gospel: Mt 7:6, 12-14

Jesus said to his disciples:
“Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine,
lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces.

“Do to others whatever you would have them do to you.
This is the Law and the Prophets.

“Enter through the narrow gate;
for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction,
and those who enter through it are many.
How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life.
And those who find it are few.”

“Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged,
and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you. Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own eye?” – Matthew 7:1-2

“Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted.
So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

Be not afraid. Today’s readings teach us what not to fear, and what the only thing there is to fear – losing the Beloved, Jesus, by sin.

Why does our God have a heart? Listen to today’s homily to learn why.

Why does the priest say, “We dare to say?” in the Mass before the Our Father? Learn why in the homily today.

God bless you all!

How can we be perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect? Listen to today’s homily for the answer.