
Our Father: A Look At Matthew 6:9-10
In today's passage we begin to dig into the Our Father. We say it at every Mass and probably in our personal prayer time, but what do these words mean?
In today's passage we begin to dig into the Our Father. We say it at every Mass and probably in our personal prayer time, but what do these words mean?
In today's passage Jesus warns us against using empty phrases and using faithless prayer. The Father knows what we need so let's not be afraid to go to Him in prayer.
In today's passage Jesus warns about hypocrisy regarding prayer. What are our intentions in prayer? Are we trying to bring honor and glory to ourselves?
In today's passage Jesus implores us to do good deeds for the right reasons. Out of love for God and neighbor. Not to bring praise on ourselves.
In today's passage Jesus warns against wrong intentions regarding piety. Are we praying and doing good deeds for the right intention? Or just to get praise from the world?
In today's Jesus elaborates on the importance of loving one's enemies. Jesus is advocating for a higher morality than that found in the Old covenant.
In today's passage Jesus continues to discuss retaliation in a way that seems odd. He tells us to be generous.
In today's passage Jesus begins to tell us the rules about personal retaliation. We have the right to defend ourselves, but we also have to use right judgment.
In today's passage Jesus tells us to let our yes be yes and our no be no. Live in love and Truth.
In today's passage Jesus tells us not to swear. Basically he is condemning the use of private oaths. They were used for illicit purposes in his day, much like they are today.
In today's passage Jesus discusses the concept of divorce in the old and new covenants. He reiterates its sanctity.
In today's passage Jesus continues to discuss the severity of adultery and where it can lead. He uses figurative overstatements to warn us about the severity of sexual sin.
In today's passage Jesus talks about adultery. Not only does he condemn it, just like Mosaic law did, but he takes it a step further.
Today's passage is a continuation from what we read yesterday. Jesus tells us to make amends with our accuser before it is to late.
In today's passage Jesus challenges us to reconcile with those we have an issue with. It feeds into his future words where he teaches us the Lord's prayer.
In today's passage Jesus has very harsh words. In my opinion they are very timely for all of us. Watch the insults everyone.
In today's passage we read about Jesus saying that the unless our righteousness exceeds that of the Pharisees that we will not enter Heaven. We need to be changed not just on the outside, but on the inside. Jesus needs to penetrate our heart to transform us. Let him.
In today's passage Jesus says that he has not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill. What does this mean? What are its implications for us?
In today's passage we are told to let our light shine and not hide it. Doing so is a testimony to the goodness of God and people will see it. Live the faith.