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A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (15:29-37) At that time:Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee,went up on the mountain, and sat down there.Great crowds came to him,having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute,and many others.They placed them at his feet, and he cured them.The crowds were amazedContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for December 3rd, 2025”

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke (21:12-19) Jesus said to the crowd:“They will seize and persecute you,they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons,and they will have you led before kings and governorsbecause of my name.It will lead to your giving testimony.Remember, you are not to prepare your defenseContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for November 25th, 2025”

A Reading, from the Holy Gospel according to Luke (19:11-28) While people were listening to Jesus speak,he proceeded to tell a parable because he was near Jerusalemand they thought that the Kingdom of Godwould appear there immediately.So he said,“A nobleman went off to a distant countryto obtain the kingship for himself and then to return.HeContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for November 19th, 2025”

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke (17:11-19) As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem,he traveled through Samaria and Galilee.As he was entering a village, ten lepers met him.They stood at a distance from him and raised their voice, saying,“Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!”And when he saw them, he said,“Go show yourselvesContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for November 12th, 2025”

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke (14:25-33) Great crowds were traveling with Jesus,and he turned and addressed them,“If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother,wife and children, brothers and sisters,and even his own life,he cannot be my disciple.Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after mecannot beContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Carlos Porras Jr. for November 5th, 2025”