21/06/2026
SUFFICIENT FAITH: 06/21/26 (Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Gospel
Matthew 10:26-33
Jesus said to the Twelve:
"Fear no one.
Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed,
nor secret that will not be known.
What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light;
what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.
And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul;
rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy
both soul and body in Gehenna.
Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin?
Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father's knowledge.
Even all the hairs of your head are counted.
So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Everyone who acknowledges me before others
I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father.
But whoever denies me before others,
I will deny before my heavenly Father."
Reflection
"Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." In today's world where there seem to be so many worries and life is difficult, it is easy to forget the goodness of God. But it never changes. Every day, there is a new blessing. May we make it a habit to count these graces with the help of the Holy Spirit. As soon as we wake up, let us immediately give thanks that we are alive and have a place to sleep. Before and after eating, let us thank God. Whether we like the food or not, everything is a blessing and should be appreciated. This gratitude will remind our minds and hearts that God never abandons us. We will get to know Him more as God our Father who is generous and faithful. Our faith in Him will grow even deeper. That is why, as Jesus said, “do not be afraid.” What is it that we are worrying about? What are our anxieties? Have we tried telling them all to God and believing that He will help us? This is what faith is—even if all our problems do not disappear, God is with us in every struggle. He is our Father who never abandons us. He is the Father who is always ready to come to our aid. While earthly fathers may make mistakes and fall short because they are only human, our Father in Heaven always provides for anyone who trusts in Him with a clean heart and pure intentions. Amen. + Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers!
May we believe in and continuously ponder this. Amen. +
May our Loving and Almighty God bless us, and may He defend us against temptations and evil now and forever. Amen. +
Reflection by: FMMJ
Translation by: CJTH
Source:
https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
Examination of Conscience and Guide to Sacrament of Confession:
https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/examination-of-conscience/
Website on how to raise and guard children in their Catholic faith:
https://howtokeepyourkidscatholic.com/
Ultimate Catholic Parents Guide:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ls6IcexZAls
Summary and Defense of Catholic Teachings:
https://www.catholic.com/tract/pillar-of-fire-pillar-of-truth