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A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (10:1-7) Jesus summoned his Twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness. The names of the Twelve Apostles are these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James, the son of Zebedee,Continue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for July 8th, 2026”

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (6:1-6, 16-18) Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites doContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for June 17th, 2026”

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (5:17-19) Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or theContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for June 10th, 2026”

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to John (17:11b-19) Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying:“Holy Father, keep them in your namethat you have given me,so that they may be one just as we are one.When I was with them I protected them in your name that you gave me,and I guardedContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for May 20th, 2026”

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to John (16:12-15) Jesus said to his disciples:“I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.But when he comes, the Spirit of truth,he will guide you to all truth.He will not speak on his own,but he will speak what he hears,and will declare toContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for May 13th, 2026”