Author Archives: dcnchuck

The Gospel according to Matthew (15:1-2,10-14)  Some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands when they eat a meal.” He summoned the crowd and said to them, “Hear and understand. It is not what enters one’sContinue reading “A  Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Chuck McDaniels for August 4th, 2026”

The Gospel according to Matthew (13:36-43)  Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” He said in reply, “He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed theContinue reading “A  Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Chuck McDaniels for July 28th, 2026”

The Gospel according to Matthew (12:46-50)  While Jesus was speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers appeared outside, wishing to speak with him. Someone told him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak with you.” But he said in reply to the one who told him, “Who is myContinue reading “A  Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Chuck McDaniels for July 21st, 2026”

The Gospel according to Matthew (11:20-24)  Jesus began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty deeds had been done, since they had not repented. “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago haveContinue reading “A  Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Chuck McDaniels for July 14th, 2026”

The Gospel according to Matthew (9:32-38)  A demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He drives out demons by the prince of demons.”Continue reading “A  Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Chuck McDaniels for July 7th, 2026”