Gospel Reflection on Matthew 20:17–28

Gospel Reflection on Matthew 20:17–28

Reflection on Matthew 20:17–28Second Week of Lent As we continue our journey through the second week of Lent, the Church places before us a Gospel that is both sobering and deeply revealing. Jesus speaks plainly to His disciples: He will be handed over, condemned to death, mocked, scourged, crucified and on the third day, raised. … Read more

Gospel Reflection on Matthew 23:1-12

Gospel Reflection on Matthew 23:1-12

“They preach, but do not practice.”Second Week of Lent As we move deeper into this sacred season of Lent, the Gospel places before us a difficult but necessary mirror. In Matthew 23:1-12, Jesus speaks plainly about the scribes and the Pharisees. He acknowledges that they “sit on Moses’ seat” meaning they have legitimate authority to … Read more