In today's Gospel Reading from Matthew 5, Jesus says to his disciples, "Whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven." Today, we can say that if we follow Christ faithfully and teach others to do so as well, we will be the greatest in the eyes of the Lord.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
**Best Thing for Our Heart**
Today’s Psalm 4:7 reads: "You put gladness into my heart, more than when grain and wine abound." This verse truly resonates with me, as the joy of the Lord exceeds anything the world can offer.
***How Jesus Suffered***
Today is the day to pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The Shroud of Turin shows that there are up to 372 distinct bodily wounds caused by scourging, and about fifty puncture wounds clustered around the head and scalp caused by the crown of thorns. The Lord carried the heavy cross on his shoulder and fell at least three times—that must have hurt his knees badly. Long, thick iron spikes were driven into his wrists and feet. Finally, the cross with Jesus on it had to be moved to and dropped into the hole, and be set upright—all that shaking and rocking must have caused him a lot more pain. It dawned on me that he suffered mentally too. He came to his own people out of love to save them, but they not only rejected him, but also crucified him! The mental anguish had to exceed even his physical agony!
***Let God Initiate the Action***
While you can love the Lord, it is far better to let him love you; this is true abandonment. Similarly, to know him, simply open your heart so he can reveal himself to you. Let the Lord initiate the action to make things effortless. He desires to do so much with you and for you, completely for your good.
Monday, June 8, 2026
***ONLY TWO OUTCOMES***
In today's Gospel reading from Matthew 5, Jesus delivers the Sermon on the Mount. The final Beatitude reads, "Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me." He then concludes, "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven." This shows us that if we remain with Jesus, no matter what happens, we will be happy for all eternity. To go off on our own is to be lost forever.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
***Pleasing God**
Did you know that living a holy life not only delights the Father's heart, but also makes us a beautiful sight for him to behold?
**On Knowing God**
Since God is real, he is to be experienced and enjoyed. Once you know enough about him, you need to let your heart take over completely so that you may truly know him.
**Fools Can Wait**
Since God is real, believing in him without doubt allows him to reveal his existence to you. Consequently, if you do not believe yet expect him to prove he is real, that will never happen.
**Antichrist Concern
Most people expect to see the Antichrist appear as an individual, whereas the Apostle John regards anyone who denies Christ in any way as an antichrist. Personally, I see our secular world as the Antichrist. In any case, if you have Christ as your Lord, you need not worry about who the Antichrist is anymore.
**Returning to God, Most Fitting**
It is truly fitting for us to return to God like the prodigal son in the parable. All of heaven now rejoices, for you have been forgiven and saved! If you love God, he will always make sure that you remain happy for all eternity.
**The Lord Consoles Those Who Miss Him**
Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Since I am still recovering from my fall six weeks ago, I had to miss Mass. But the Lord consoles me by giving me an abundance of thoughts, overfilling me with joy. Today I especially feel the goodness of the Lord, my "perfect" connection to him, and the beauty of the Holy Trinity. Praise God!
***Our Greatest Joy on Earth***
Christ came to save sinners. We all need him, but the more sinful you are, the greater your need for him. I hope you realize this. The good news is that no matter how sinful you are, if you turn to him, he will make you clean. Indeed, there is no greater joy than letting Christ save you!
***Perfect All Around***
God is perfect on his own and perfect for us. As imperfect people, we are the perfect candidates for him to perfect—allowing him to be our perfect Father. Now, we have arrived at a perfect end.
*****BE AWARE OF YOUR SINS*****
Be aware that every time you sin against the Lord, you hurt him and make him feel sorry for you. Saying one unkind or bad word is like giving the Lord a quick prick with a needle. If you don't watch your language, you could end up pricking him hundreds of thousands of times in your whole lifetime!
***Sign We Have Gone Against God***
Anytime we lose inner peace, we have gone against God in thought, word, or deed. It sounds strict, but it is true. In perfect union with the Lord, we would have peace at all times.
***Good Question for Us**
Our God is infinite in every way: in his mercy, his joy, his knowledge, and his creative power... Look at how he loved us to death (pun intended), and how vast our universe is! Realizing how finite we are in every way, how can we possibly not let him be our Lord?
**True Food to Live By**
Food is a massive trend nowadays, with foodies everywhere and many chefs achieving celebrity status. People love collecting recipes and dining at famous restaurants. In today's First Reading from Deuteronomy 8, Moses reminds the people that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. While enjoying good food is a wonderful pleasure, it won't bring you closer to God. Ultimately, it is living by his word that leads to eternal happiness.
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