Scripture meditation for the Daily Gospel

REFLECTION ON THE DAILY GOSPEL 22 JUNE 2012

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Being of good heart. These words are very beautiful, not just nostalgic. They describe how you feel about someone else, sometimes perhaps about ourselves. It’s that warm feeling inside we get when we think we have done the right thing, or someone who really cares about us feels the same way. This is the treasure God wants us to store up for ourselves. It is treasure that will never be robbed or taken from us. It’s stored in our soul for all to see, and no one to steal. They only receive this unconditional love that radiates from us.

Gospel Mt 6:19-23

REFLECTION ON THE DAILY GOSPEL 21 JUNE 2012

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Sincere prayer is one way of communicating with God. Sometimes we may speak words, think thoughts, or remain silent, trying to clear our mind of all thoughts. This prayer is given as His guidelines for this communication. Examine the words carefully and pause between each break pondering their meaning.

 

Gospel Mt 6:7-15

REFLECTION ON THE DAILY GOSPEL 20 JUNE 2012

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Trying to give ourselves credit for the great work we do reminds me of a phrase my mother used to quote. “Self-praise is no praise, Michael.” The Gospel tells us the same message. If we are doing something for our own glory, while technically we might be doing it for someone else, but the real reason is we what the gratitude and glory. We can look to the monks who were great painters of icons in years gone by, most icons are unsigned, as the work they did was for the glory of God.

 

Gospel Mt 6:1-6, 16-18