THE lawyer in Luke 10:25–37 thought he had Jesus cornered. “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” It sounded like an honest question, but there was a catch. He wanted the minimum requirement. He was searching for the finish line without running the race. Jesus turned the tables. “What is
October 5, 2026
TO see the human body as God sees it requires more than avoiding pornography. It requires relearning vision. The world teaches young people to consume bodies; Christ teaches them to recognize persons and sacred dignity. Christian understanding begins before sin. The body is good because God created it, and the human
October 4, 2026
THE parable of the wicked tenants (Mt. 21:33-43) is one of Christ’s most uncomfortable stories because it exposes a temptation that never grows old: the desire to enjoy God’s gifts while getting rid of God himself. The tenants did not plant the vineyard. They did not buy the land. They did
October 3, 2026
EVERY year on October 2, countless faithful around the world quietly commemorate the foundation of Opus Dei, a spiritual institution that has had a profound influence on the life of the Church and on the understanding of Christian vocation in ordinary life. As it approaches its centennial in 2028, the anniversary
October 2, 2026
TO be truly a Christian, we have to aim at nothing less than becoming “another Christ.” But before that fullness of Christian life can be achieved, we need to have an encounter with Christ and learn to follow him, that is, to be his disciple. Encountering Christ should not be a
October 1, 2026
SOME people treat discipleship the way they shop for a new phone plan. They want unlimited blessings, free miracles, guaranteed happiness, and absolutely no hidden charges. Then Jesus comes along in Luke 9:57–62 and politely ruins the marketing campaign. A man eagerly declares, “I will follow you wherever you go.” It
September 30, 2026
MANY admire sincerity, bluntness, and “being real,” but the Gospel reminds us that authenticity alone is never enough. A person may pride himself on having no hidden agenda, yet still fail to recognize God standing before him. The tragedy of our age is not only hypocrisy but also the assumption that
September 29, 2026
THE episode recorded in Luke 9:46–50 reveals a recurring tension among Christ’s disciples. Although Jesus had just foretold his coming passion, they were preoccupied with a different concern: who among them should be considered the greatest. Their argument exposed how deeply human ambition and worldly standards of success can persist even
September 28, 2026
TO judge artistic nudity ethically, we need first principles, not mere taste. Without clear concepts, discussion slips into emotion, confusion, or ideology, losing sight of the person entirely. St. John Paul II offers a key insight: nudity finds its proper home in interpersonal communion. The body speaks a profound language, and
September 27, 2026
TALK is cheap. Obedience is priceless. That is the sharp edge of Christ’s parable in Matthew 21:28-32. A father asks two sons to work in the vineyard. The first bluntly refuses but later changes his mind and goes. The second politely agrees but never shows up. The verdict is obvious. The
September 26, 2026
THE Gospel of Friday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Times (cfr. Lk 9,18-22) delivers a turning point. Jesus asks a question that cuts through every distraction: “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answers with inspired clarity: “The Christ of God.” But almost immediately, Jesus overturns every expectation. He
September 25, 2026
LUNCHTIME often gives us a welcome pause from the demands of the day. Between meetings, classes, or errands, it offers a few quiet moments to nourish not only the body but also the soul. The Gospel of Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time (Luke 9:7–9) invites us to ponder
September 24, 2026