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TODAY’S GOSPEL READING
18 JUNE, 2025
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
The Gospel of today: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Take care not to perform righteous deeds
in order that people may see them;
otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.
When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you,
as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets
to win the praise of others.
Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.
But when you give alms,
do not let your left hand know what your right is doing,
so that your almsgiving may be secret.
And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
“When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites,
who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners
so that others may see them.
Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.
But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door,
and pray to your Father in secret.
And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
“When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites.
They neglect their appearance,
so that they may appear to others to be fasting.
Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.
But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
so that you may not appear to others to be fasting,
except to your Father who is hidden.
And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you.”
THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD!
REFLECTION
When it comes to our religious duties, it is better to do it in private as a show of our humility as well as our sincere intention to follow Christ.
This is the reason why this Gospel today is so important for it informs us about charity that must be done in private,for in this way Jesus delights in us.
When we speak of our authenticity as a true Christian it always starts with the great virtue of humility, which is the virtue of Christ, that when He was still here on earth, despite being the God of all creation, He embraced His Cross and died for humanity to be saved. And when we speak about prayer, doing it from the heart with fasting and penance is a must, especially when it is done with great love.
PRAYER
Day by day I gain more strength, O God, and it is due to your unfathomable love and mercy, knowing that everything will be perfect if I obey your instructions. Your Words are life that bring transformation to an individual. Please help me to listen to you and set aside the things that bother me. Help me to be humble and trust you in all circumstances, in Jesus’ Name. Amen
