June 10 Gospel Matthew 5:17-19 I have not come to abolish the Law and the Prophets but to complete them Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not imagine that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to complete them. I tell you solemnly, till heaven and earth disappear, not one dot, not one little stroke, shall disappear from the Law until its purpose is achieved. Therefore, the man who infringes even one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be considered the least in the kingdom of heaven; but the man who keeps them and teaches them will be considered great in the kingdom of heaven.’ Reflection Jesus clarifies that He did not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. The commandments remain binding and true to their purpose. Our task is not to pick and choose what to follow, but to live the integrity of God’s law with love, letting it shape our actions and teachings. When we keep and teach these comman...
June 9 Gospel Matthew 5:13-16 Your light must shine in the sight of men Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You are the salt of the earth. But if salt becomes tasteless, what can make it salty again? It is good for nothing, and can only be thrown out to be trampled underfoot by men. ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill-top cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they put it on the lamp-stand where it shines for everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine in the sight of men, so that, seeing your good works, they may give the praise to your Father in heaven.’ Reflection As followers of Christ, we are called to be both salt and light in everyday life. Salt seasons and preserves, preventing decay; light reveals truth and dispels darkness. If our faith remains private or bland, it loses its impact and purpose. When our good works shine openly—through acts of kindness, integrity, and mercy—others are drawn to God, ...