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The 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 9th, 2023”

The Gospel, according to Matthew (13:44-46) Jesus said to his disciples: “The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searchingContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. – August 2nd, 2023”

The Gospel, according to Matthew (13:1-9) On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood along the shore. And he spoke to them at length in parables, saying: “AContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. – July 26th, 2023”

The Gospel, according to Matthew (10:34-11:1) Jesus said to his Apostles: “Do not think that I have come to bring peace upon the earth. I have come to bring not peace but the sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against herContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos & Marieanne Porras for July 17th, 2023”

  The Holy Gospel, according to St. Matthew 6:7-15 Jesus said to his disciples: “In praying, do not babble like the pagans,who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. “This is how you are to pray:Continue reading “Daily Gospel Reflection – June 22nd, 2023”