Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 13, 2023
/Trust in Jesus who tells us He is always with us.
Gospel: Matthew 14: 22–23
Take courage, it is I. Do not be afraid.
Gospel: Matthew 14: 22–23
Take courage, it is I. Do not be afraid.
In Matthew’s gospel text, an interesting interaction occurs between Jesus and Peter. At the same time, Jesus is totally in control of (including the presumed ability to anticipate Peter’s reaction to) the entire situation as it unfolds on the Sea of Galilee; on the other hand, Peter’s reaction is entirely external and thus outside of the control of Jesus.
Read MoreWE HAVE TODAY in the Gospel a continuation of last week’s story about the feeding of thousands of people by Jesus in the desert. Immediately after the event, we are told that Jesus “made” the disciples get into the boat and go to the opposite shore while he himself sent the crowds away.
Read MoreGospel: Matthew 17: 1–9
This is my beloved Son in whom I am well-pleased. Listen to him.
Gospel: Matthew 13: 44–52
Every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.
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