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The Gospel, according to Matthew (20:1-16) Jesus told his disciples this parable: “The Kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Going out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idleContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for August 23rd, 2023”

The 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 with you, so that everyContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos & Marieanne Porras for August 16th, 2023”

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”