MATTHEW – Stirrings of the Soul

September 30, 2023

Matthew 21:28-32 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 1, 2023 Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.”

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ezekiel 18:25-28 Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 A. Text/Context • So, we have heard in the gospel the parable of the two […]

September 23, 2023

Matthew 20:1-16 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 24, 2023 “What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous? Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 55:6-9 Philippians 1:20-24, 27 Matthew 20:1-16 A. Text/Context • We have a very beautiful gospel today that speaks that the […]

September 16, 2023

Matthew 18:21-35 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 17, 2023 Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturers until he should pay back the whole debt. So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 27:30-28:9 Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35 A. Text/Context • Lord, how often must I forgive? As many as 7 times? (Peter […]

September 9, 2023

Matthew 18:15-20 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 10, 2023 Jesus said to his disciples: “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother.”

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Ezekiel 33:7-9 Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20 A. Text/Context • What we have just heard in the gospel is the practice done […]

September 2, 2023

Matthew 16:21-27 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2023 Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him, “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.” He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me.”

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 20:7-9 Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27 A. Text/Context • Jesus censured Peter in the gospel: Get behind me Satan. You are […]

August 26, 2023

Matthew 16:13-20 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time August 27, 2023 I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 22:19-23 Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20 A. Text/Context • The setting of the gospel we heard a few moments back is […]

August 19, 2023

Matthew 15:21-28 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2023 (Cebuano) She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.”

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 56:1,6-7 Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28 A. Text/Context • Atong hinumduman nga ang mga lugar nga ginganlag Tiro ug Sidon […]

August 12, 2023

Matthew 14:22-33 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 13, 2023 Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13 Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33 A. Text/Context • In the tradition of the Jews, the sea and all […]

August 5, 2023

Matthew 17:1-9 The Transfiguration of Our Lord August 6, 2023 Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.

The Transfiguration of Our Lord Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 2 Peter 1:16-19 Matthew 17:1-9 A. Text/Context • The gospel today tells us of the scene wherein Jesus […]