28th JUNE 2026

Making Room For God | PPT


SUNDAY, THIRTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

 

2 Kgs 4: 8-11, 14-16      Ps 89: 2-3, 16-19      Rom 6: 3-4, 8-11        Mt 10: 37-42


  

MAKING ROOM FOR GOD

 

There is a quiet beauty in today’s first reading. It speaks of a simple woman who noticed a holy man passing by her house. She did not organize a grand event, and she did not wait to be asked. She simply opened her door. What began as a small act of hospitality slowly became something sacred. She recognized God’s presence in His servant and made room for it in her daily life. Her generosity was thoughtful and deeply personal. She and her husband prepared a small room for the prophet, furnishing it with a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp. Nothing extravagant was required. No ornament was needed to make the space worthy. Yet it was enough, because it was prepared with love. That simple room became a place where heaven touched earth. It reminds me that God does not demand extraordinary things from us. He asks instead for space in our hearts, in our homes, and in our time. Hospitality, in this passage, is more than offering food or shelter. It is an act of recognition.

 

The woman saw something special in the man of God. She had spiritual sensitivity. Many people would have seen only a traveler on a road, dusty and tired. She saw a holy presence. How often do we miss God because we are too busy, too distracted, or too practical? We notice movement, activity, and routine, but we fail to perceive grace hidden within them. Yet the Lord often comes to us quietly, without announcement, asking only to be welcomed. Her kindness was not calculated. She did not give in order to receive. In fact, when the prophet wished to repay her generosity, she answered with simplicity and contentment. She lived among her own people peacefully and asked for nothing. This touches me deeply. True generosity flows from fullness, not from emptiness. She did not give to fill a void; she gave because her heart was open.

 

A generous person is not always one who has much, but one who has learned to receive life with gratitude and to share it freely. Yet God is never outdone in generosity. Quietly, without her demanding it, a promise was spoken into her life. In a place of hidden sorrow, where childlessness had become a silent wound, God planted hope. The room she prepared for the prophet became the doorway for a miracle in her own home. When we make room for God, He enters our emptiness and fills it in ways we never imagined. His gifts are never small, even when they arrive quietly. What we offer in faith becomes the place where grace begins to unfold. As I reflect on this passage, I ask myself: Have I prepared a room for the Lord? My schedule can be crowded. My mind can be noisy. My heart can be occupied with concerns, obligations, and unfinished tasks. But is there a small, intentional space reserved for Him, a place of prayer, silence, and welcome? God does not always ask for hours. Sometimes He asks for a few quiet minutes, a listening heart, and a willingness to pause.

 

This reading also challenges our Christian communities. Are our churches, presbyteries, and families places where God’s presence is recognized and honored? Hospitality is a sign of faith. When we welcome others with respect and kindness, we are welcoming Christ Himself. Sometimes the Lord comes to us disguised in a tired visitor, a struggling parishioner, a lonely neighbor, or even a difficult person who needs patience more than advice. If our hearts are closed, we may miss Him. The woman did not preach sermons or perform miracles. She simply offered a room. And that simple act changed her life. It assures me that holiness is often hidden in ordinary gestures. A glass of water given with love. A listening ear offered without judgment. A small corner of the day dedicated to prayer. These things may seem small, but in God’s hands they become seeds of grace. Today I feel invited to simplicity. I do not need grand plans to serve God. I need an attentive heart and open hands. The Lord still passes by our homes and hearts. He waits to see whether we will recognize Him and say, “Stay here.” May I have the courage to make space. May my life become that small upper room, humble and quiet, yet ready for God’s presence.

 


Response: I will sing forever of your mercies, O Lord.


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27th JUNE 2026

What To Do When You Don't Really Trust God - Alicia Bruxvoort


SATURDAY, TWELFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

 

Lam 2: 2, 10-14, 18-19                      Ps 74: 1-7, 20-21                    Mt 8: 5-17


 

WHEN THE HEART FEELS DRY, TRUST HIS WORD

 

The reading from the Book of Lamentations gives us a raw glimpse into human emotion. Though it does not qualify as a polished prayer, but it is the resounding cry of a people who are tired, wounded, and broken. Their city is in ruins, their strength is gone, and all that remains is silence and sorrow. In their pain, we hear a question we know well: “God… where are You?” If we are honest, we have asked that question too many times over and over in our own prayers before God. Life does not always go as we hope. We try, we work, we pray. But that does not always move things in our favour. Still there will be things that do not fall settle into place. Efforts go unnoticed, results disappoint, and a quiet discouragement settles in the heart.

 

In a special way, our farmers understand this. They trust the soil, sow seeds with hope, watch the skies, and wait for rain. Yet sometimes, despite everything, the harvest fails. The pain is not just economic, it touches the heart. It can feel as though even the land has gone silent, making one ask, “Lord, where are You?” And yet, the Psalm shows us something important: in their confusion, the people do not turn away from God, they turn towards Him. They continue to speak, to cry out. Their faith is not broken by pain; it is expressed through it. Faith does not mean we never question: it means we keep bringing our questions to God. Then in the Gospel, we meet the centurion. A man of authority, yet full of humility. He comes to Jesus and says, “Lord, I am not worthy… but only say the word.” He does not demand or argue, but trusts. He believes that Jesus’ word is enough. Perhaps that is where we are being led today: not to have all the answers, but to trust. To believe that God is present, even when life feels dry, like land waiting for rain.

 


Response: Do not forget the life of your poor ones forever.


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26th JUNE 2026

2 Kings 25:1 Artwork | Bible Art


FRIDAY, TWELFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

 

2 Kgs 25: 1-12                        Ps 137: 1-6                 Mt 8: 1-4


  

HOW SHALL WE SING THE LORD’S SONG?

 

When we look back at the story of salvation, it becomes especially interesting to us believers rooted in faith in Christ. In the first reading, we see the destruction of Jerusalem and the deportation of the elite of Israel to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar. Running parallel to this event is the prophecy of the prophet Jeremiah, warning the kings of Judah to obey Yahweh’s message and surrender to the enemy, so that they would grow in their interior faith even as their world fell apart. Through the prophet, God was trying to tell His people not to focus on external strength in dealing with their enemies, but rather to avoid sin and receive grace through the purity of their souls. God would fight for His people in supernatural ways, but the people failed to understand. Yet God is always faithful to His covenant. He is ready to save His people.

 

When in exile, the people remember their God, and they long to return to worship in Jerusalem. “How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?” says the psalmist. History shows that because of the faith and trust of a few people who were purified by their trials, they returned to their land under the guidance of Zerubbabel, a descendant of King Jehoiachin and an ancestor of Jesus.

 

The story of salvation continues with you and me. We too long for God’s saving grace, especially when we are in a state of sin and the Holy Spirit convicts us to return to our loving Father in heaven. Jesus is here to save us from all evil powers. We need to pay heed to His word. Obedience to God’s commandments is a sign of our love and trust in the Lord. From our experience of God’s faithful love, we become confident that God will protect us from all dangers. As Christians, we are assured of God’s faithful love to the end through His Son, Jesus Christ.

 


Response: O let my tongue cleave to my palate if I remember you not!


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25th JUNE 2026

3M Reflection: Be Built on the Word of God - Mt 7: 21 29


THURSDAY, TWELFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

 

2 Kgs 24: 8-17                        Ps 79: 1-5, 8-9                                    Mt 7: 21-29


 

LIVING BY INNER CONVICTIONS OF LIFE

 

There is a vast difference between a life lived on the worldly perceptions and a life lived with inner convictions. When we live by worldly perceptions, the guiding principles are public opinion, one’s own name and fame, glory and power, resulting in a desire to please the maximum number of people around us. This way of living is also called “outside in” life or public mirror ideology. Although the reasons for such a lifestyle could be many, one reason could be that one has not worked on one’s inner potential rather allowed to be guided only by what others say and demand of us.

 

On the other hand, a life lived with inner convictions or “inside out” is a life lived with inner certainties through a rigorous process of experimentations, personal experiences and above all on a sustainable faith in oneself, others and one’s God. Here the guiding principles are deep rooted truths received through traditions and one’s faith orientations which are further appropriated by lived experiences. In religion, it is a conviction that God is at the center of one’s life because we are the people of the covenant. When we are faithful to what God, then He will take care of us and will protect us at any stage of life.

 

The Gospel of today reminds us that the one who lives by the public perception in order to please others is not going to ascend the way of perfection rather the one who lives exclusively on the Word of God. Our trust in God is compared to a man who builds his house on a rock which stands still in spite the heavy rains and stormy tempest. The first reading narrates the destruction of the entire Israel as a nation under Babylonian invasion for their unfaithfulness to the Lord. The questions that the readings of today pose to us are direct: Is my life straight with God? Do I really build my life on His Word? What is the depth of my faith? Am I in a secure boat of life or tossed up and down or on the verge of a collapse?

 


Response: For the sake of the glory of your name, free us O Lord.  


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24th JUNE 2026

The Nativity of John the Baptist


WEDNESDAY, TWELFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

 

NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST

 

Is 49: 1-6        Ps 139: 1-3, 13-15      Acts 13: 22-26            Lk 1: 57-66, 80


 

THE HIDDEN WORK OF GOD IN A HUMAN LIFE

 

There is a movement in today’s readings that unfolds quietly but steadily. It begins in hiddenness, passes through formation, and opens into mission. Readings do not simply recount events; they trace the inner architecture of vocation. They show how a life becomes meaningful long before it becomes visible. Consider first the awareness expressed in Isaiah. The voice speaks of being called from the womb and named before birth. This awareness is not rooted in pride but in belonging. To be called before one can respond means that initiative lies with God. Life is received before it is shaped by human effort. Yet alongside this certainty stands a moment of vulnerability: the feeling that labor has been in vain. A person can be called and still feel unproductive. A mission can be authentic and still pass through discouragement. The text does not deny that experience; it reframes it. Meaning does not disappear when results are delayed. What is entrusted by God carries value beyond immediate recognition.

 

The language of being knit together suggests intentional craftsmanship. There is no haste in knitting; there is attention to detail. Each life bears the mark of careful formation. This realization changes how dignity is perceived. Worth is not built through comparison or competition but grounded in divine knowledge. To be fully seen and still cherished is one of the most liberating truths a person can encounter. It removes the pressure to fabricate identity and replaces it with gratitude for being intentionally created. When Paul speaks in the second reading about David and the lineage leading to John the Baptist, another dimension emerges that vocation is not isolated or purely independent, but part of a wider narrative. God’s work stretches across generations. John exists not for himself but to prepare the way for another. This reveals the humility at the heart of every calling. Faithfulness contributes to a design far greater than individual ambition.

 

The Gospel scene surrounding John’s birth emphasizes identity shaped by obedience. Even the act of naming reflects trust in divine instruction rather than social expectation. Identity here is not a projection of human desire but a response to divine intention. As the child grows strong in spirit, the text highlights development that is interior before it becomes public. Hidden years in the wilderness are not wasted. They refine clarity, deepen conviction, and prepare the heart for proclamation. Formation often occurs away from attention, in spaces where silence speaks more loudly than applause.

 

Taken together, these readings suggest a pattern that unfolds in three stages. First, a person is known by God. This knowledge is intimate and precedes accomplishment. Second, the person is formed. Formation includes struggle, waiting, obscurity, and growth. It is rarely dramatic, but it is essential. Third, the person is sent. Mission emerges not from self-assertion but from readiness shaped in hiddenness. This pattern challenges modern assumptions. In a culture that prizes speed and visibility, waiting can feel like failure. Yet divine timing operates differently. Delay becomes preparation. Obscurity becomes depth. Even apparent setbacks contribute to resilience. The Servant’s discouragement does not nullify his calling; it matures it. David’s earlier anonymity does not diminish his kingship; it prepares him for it. John’s years in silence do not weaken his voice; they give it authority. There is also an invitation here to reconsider how success is defined. If life’s value depends solely on measurable outcomes, discouragement will quickly take root. But if value rests in responding faithfully to a call, even unseen acts carry eternal weight. A small light in a dark place can be transformative. What matters is not scale but authenticity.

 

At its heart, these readings affirm that existence itself is sacred. Before a person earns respect, before they prove competence, before they claim a role, they are already known and held. This foundational truth anchors identity. It steadies the heart against comparison and quiets the anxiety of self-construction. To live in awareness of being known, formed, and sent is to walk with deeper trust. The One who begins the work continues it. The One who forms in secret guides in the open. And the One who calls does not abandon the journey midway. In that assurance, vocation becomes less about self-definition and more about faithful response to the hidden work of God unfolding within a human life.

 


Response: From my mother’s womb, you have been my help.


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23rd JUNE 2026

Daily Meditations with Fr. Alfonse: Mt 7:6,12-14 The Narrow Gate


TUESDAY, TWELFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

 

2 Kgs 19: 9-11, 14-21, 31-36             Ps 48: 2-4, 10-11                    Mt 7: 6, 12-14


  

TRUST ON THE NARROW PATH

 

There are moments in life when fear seems to surround us from every side, and the problems before us appear stronger than our faith. King Hezekiah finds himself in such a moment. Threatened by the powerful king of Assyria and shaken by words meant to weaken his trust in God, he does not give in to panic or despair. Instead, he takes the letter of threat and goes to the house of the Lord, spreading it before Him in prayer. In that quiet yet powerful act, we see a heart that chooses trust over fear. Hezekiah acknowledges God as the true ruler over all the earth and places his situation entirely in His hands. What follows is not the result of human strength but of divine intervention God hears, God responds, and God saves. The mighty army is defeated, and what seemed impossible becomes a testimony of God’s power. We too carry letters of worry, fear, and uncertainty in our lives. Like Hezekiah, we are invited to place them before the Lord, trusting that He sees, hears, and acts. No situation is beyond His reach, and no prayer offered in faith goes unheard.

 

Hezekiah’s story reflects this very choice – he chose trust over fear, faith over compromise, and in doing so, walked the narrow path that leads to life. In our own journey, we are faced with similar choices each day: to follow what is easy or to remain faithful, to give in to fear or to stand firm in trust, to act for ourselves or to live with love for others. The Father gently calls us to this path, the Son shows us the way, and the Spirit gives us the strength to walk it. When we choose this way, even in difficulty, our lives become a quiet witness to God’s faithfulness and a source of hope for others. So, let us place every burden before the Lord with Hezekiah’s confidence, trusting that the God who saves will also guide our steps in faith, courage, and peace.

 


Response: God establishes his city forever.


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22nd JUNE 2026

A Passage To Ponder: Matthew 7:1-5 | ThePreachersWord


MONDAY, TWELFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

 

2 Kgs 17: 5-8, 13-15, 18                    Ps 60: 3-5, 12-13                    Mt 7: 1-5


 

FORGETTING GOD IS EQUAL TO LOSING EVERYTHING

 

The first reading presents a painful truth: when the relationship with God is neglected, life itself begins to collapse. Israel had experienced God’s saving power, from the deliverance out of Egypt to the gift of the Promised Land. Yet, they slowly drifted. They adopted foreign practices, imitated surrounding cultures, and allowed idols to take the place that belonged to God alone. What began as a small compromise became total infidelity. The fall of Israel is not simply a story of political defeat, but a profound spiritual warning. The sacred text makes the reason unmistakably clear: “They forgot the Lord their God… and followed other gods.” Their downfall began not on the battlefield, but in the heart. Forgetting God led to losing everything.

 

This pattern is not limited to Israel. It repeats in every age. Israel represents each one of us, and even the Church as the New Israel. Just as Israel was chosen and consecrated, so we too have been called into a covenant relationship with God through Christ. But the danger remains the same: we can forget God, not by rejecting Him openly, but by gradually replacing Him. Today, idolatry is subtle. It appears in the form of ambition without ethics, comfort without sacrifice, and success without God. A person may not bow before a statue, yet may still “worship” career, money, or self-image. When prayer becomes secondary, when conscience is ignored, when God is remembered only in moments of need, then the same forgetting is already at work.

 

This is where today’s Gospel becomes deeply relevant. Jesus warns against blindness, the inability to see one’s own faults. Often, forgetting God begins when self-examination ends. We become quick to judge others but slow to recognize our own drift away from God. For us, the message is clear and urgent that we must guard our relationship with God. Forgetting Him does not happen suddenly, it is a gradual drift. And if left unchecked, it leads to a deeper loss: peace, purpose, and spiritual freedom.

 


Response: With your right hand, Lord, grant salvation, and give answer.


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21st JUNE 2026

Fearless: Finding Courage In God – Church Sermon Series Ideas


SUNDAY, TWELFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

 

Jer 20: 10-13              Ps 69: 8-10, 14, 17, 33-35     
Rom 5: 12-15             Mt 10: 26-33


   

FROM FEAR TO FEARLESSNESS IN GOD

 

The Word of God today draws us into a deeply human experience—fear, opposition, and vulnerability—and gently leads us toward trust, courage, and unwavering faith in God. In the first reading, we hear the anguished cry of Jeremiah: “Terror on every side! Denounce him! Let us denounce him!” (Jer 20:10). Jeremiah is not facing enemies from afar; his suffering comes from those closest to him—friends, acquaintances, people he trusted. He feels watched, judged, and even betrayed. How relatable this is for many today. We too live in a world where reputations can be damaged by whispers, where misunderstandings spread quickly, and where standing for truth or values can isolate us. Yet Jeremiah does not remain in despair. In the same breath, he proclaims: “But the Lord is with me like a mighty champion.” This is the turning point. Fear does not have the last word—faith does. Jeremiah teaches us that courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to trust God in the midst of fear. For the faithful today, especially those facing criticism, loneliness, or inner struggles, this is a powerful reminder: God is not distant; He stands with us as our defender.

 

The second reading from Romans brings us even deeper into the mystery of our condition. St. Paul contrasts Adam and Christ. Through Adam came sin and death; through Christ comes grace and life. Paul is not merely giving us a theological explanation— he is revealing a spiritual reality. Fear, insecurity, and brokenness often stem from the reality of sin that entered the world. But Paul assures us that grace is far greater: “The free gift is not like the trespass.” What does this mean for us practically? It means that no failure, no weakness, no sin has the final word over our lives. Many people today live burdened by guilt, shame, or a sense of unworthiness. They feel defined by their past. But Paul reminds us that in Christ, we are not prisoners of Adam—we are recipients of grace. We are not defined by our wounds but by God’s mercy. This gives us a new identity and a new confidence: we are loved, redeemed, and strengthened. The Gospel brings these themes to a very personal level. Jesus speaks directly to the fears of His disciples: “Do not be afraid.” In fact, He repeats it three times in different ways. Why? Because fear is one of the greatest obstacles to faith. Fear silences us, paralyzes us, and prevents us from witnessing to the truth.

 

Jesus acknowledges that difficulties will come. There will be opposition, misunderstanding, even rejection. But He shifts our focus: “What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light.” Faith is not meant to be hidden. The Gospel is not a private comfort but a public witness. In today’s world, where faith is often pushed to the margins or confined to personal space, this is a strong challenge. Are we willing to live our faith openly, with integrity, humility, and courage? Jesus then gives a profound assurance: “You are worth more than many sparrows… even the hairs of your head are counted.” This is not poetic exaggeration; it is a revelation of God’s intimate love. Our fears often arise from feeling insignificant or forgotten. But Jesus tells us that we are deeply known and infinitely valued by God. When this truth sinks into our hearts, fear begins to lose its power. Finally, Jesus speaks of acknowledging Him before others. This is not about dramatic declarations but about daily fidelity: choosing honesty over convenience, kindness over indifference, truth over compromise, and faith over fear. To acknowledge Christ is to live in such a way that our lives reflect Him.

 

For us today, the application is clear. We are invited to move from fear to faith. In our families, workplaces, communities, and even within the Church, we may face challenges that test our courage. We may fear rejection, judgment, or failure. But like Jeremiah, we are called to remember: the Lord is with us. Like Paul, we are reminded that grace is stronger than sin. And like the disciples, we are encouraged by Jesus Himself: “Do not be afraid.” Let us ask for the grace to trust more deeply, to witness more boldly, and to live more freely in the love of God. For when we stand with Him, we need not fear anything or anyone.

 


Response: In your great mercy, answer me, O Lord.


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20TH JUNE 2026

My Reflections...: Reflection for June 19 Saturday the Eleventh Week in  Ordinary Time: Matthew 6:24-34


SATURDAY, ELEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

 

2 Chr 24:17-25                       Ps 89:4-5,29-34                      Mt 6:24-34


 

THE SILENT SHIFT OF THE HEART

 

The First Reading today presents a tragic shift. After the death of the priest Jehoiada, King Joash and the leaders of Judah gradually abandon their fidelity to the Lord. It is not an immediate rebellion; it is a slow replacement. Gratitude fades. Memory weakens. Influence changes. And soon, worship changes. In Chronicles, the people move from covenantal loyalty to comfortable compromise. The tragic climax is the rejection of the prophetic voice. The voice of truth becomes inconvenient. When the heart has chosen another master, prophecy sounds like disturbance.

 

The Gospel speaks of a similar interior shift, but at a deeper level. One cannot serve two masters (Mt 6:24). The question is not whether we will serve, but whom we will serve. Every heart eventually enthrones a master: God, security, wealth, prestige, control, or even anxiety itself. The Gospel gently exposes this drama within us. If God is truly Father, then anxiety cannot be lord. If Providence is real, then fear cannot rule. Jesus calls His disciples to radical interior freedom. The heart cannot be divided between trust and control.

 

Divided loyalty produces interior anxiety. When we try to serve both God and other things, we are torn between the logic of trust and the logic of self-preservation. Anxiety often reveals who truly governs our heart. Teresa of Avila reminds us, “Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you; God alone suffices.” Disturbance arises when something else begins to suffice more than God. Similarly, St. John of the Cross teaches that the soul must be detached from disordered attachments to be united with God. It is not riches themselves that enslave, but their mastery over the heart. Where attachment rules, freedom dies. Where God rules, peace reigns. So, we must ask ourselves: Who truly governs my heart? Is it the Lord whom I profess, or the fears I entertain? When God is first, everything else finds its rightful place.

 


Response: I will keep my faithful love for him always.


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19th JUNE 2026

matthew6:19-23 – AnaStpaul


FRIDAY, ELEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

 

2 Kgs 11: 1-4, 9-18, 20          Ps 132: 11-14, 17-18              Mt 6: 19-23


       

GOD OF ALL

 

We often hear people say they are “spiritual but not religious,” meaning they do not belong to any faith community. One common objection is that religions seem exclusive, and some appear intolerant toward people with different beliefs. Today’s readings challenge that concern by showing that faith in the one true God is indeed a radical commitment that cannot be divided among competing loyalties.

 

In the first reading, Baal is the Canaanite fertility god worshipped for rain, fertility, and material success. Elijah’s dramatic confrontation with the prophets of Baal forces the people to choose: either worship the Lord or worship Baal, but not both. The point is not simply about rejecting a false idol but about recognizing that the living God cannot be reduced to a tool for securing worldly benefits. He is not one more power among many, nor is He a deity we can manage through a transactional relationship. To worship the true God is to enter communion with Him and surrender to His will. In modern terms, Baal worship can describe any attempt to use God primarily for material prosperity, power, popularity, or status.

 

Jesus makes the same demand in the Sermon on the Mount when He speaks about spiritual darkness. A heart absorbed by materialism loses sight of God’s light and becomes unable to serve both God and money. If God is not the center, life becomes scattered and disordered. Jesus intensifies this truth when He says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (Jn 14:6). He does not present Himself as one option among many, but as the only path to the Father. The enemies of this path are clearly named by St. John of the Cross as “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life”. These temptations draw us away from God. But Jesus alone fully reveals the Father, and only His mercy brings us into communion with God. To follow Him is to reject every false center and to let Him become our supreme treasure, where our heart finds its rest.

 


Response: The Lord has chosen Sion; he has desired it for his dwelling.


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