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A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (18:15-20) 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. If he does not listen, take one or two others along withContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for August 12th, 2026”

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (15:21-28) At that time Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out,“Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!My daughter is tormented by a demon.”But he did not say a word in answer toContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for August 5th, 2026”

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to John (11:19-27) Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them about their brother [Lazarus, who had died]. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him; but Mary sat at home. Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you hadContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for July 29th, 2026”

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to John (20:1-2, 11-18) On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whomContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for July 22nd, 2026”

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (11:25-27) At that time Jesus exclaimed: “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. AllContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for July 15th, 2026”