For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.
Homily
Purifying Worldly Desires - Friday, August 8, 2025
“What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life?” Matthew 16:26
Facing Fear with Hope - Thursday, August 7, 2025
Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him, “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.” He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does...Matthew 16:22–23
The Glory of the Transfiguration - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow... Mark 9:5–7
Come With Your Fears - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
“Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” Matthew 14:27–29
Giving What You Receive - Monday, August 4, 2025
Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied....Matthew 14:19–20
Being Cheated - Sunday, August 3, 2025
Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me.” He replied to him, “Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?” Luke 12:13–14
Overcoming Regret - Saturday, August 2, 2025
Herod the tetrarch heard of the reputation of Jesus and said to his servants, “This man is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why mighty powers are at work in him.” Matthew 14:1–2
Seeing the Greatness of Christ - Friday, August 1, 2025
Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, “Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds?” Matthew 13:54