09/06/2026
Pastor's Gospel Reflection ✝
In today's Gospel (Matthew 18:15-20), Jesus gives us practical guidance for handling conflict. Rather than turning to gossip, resentment, or avoidance, He calls us to speak directly to one another with honesty and charity. The goal is not to prove who is right, but to seek understanding, healing, and reconciliation.
Jesus also reminds us that we do not live our faith alone: “Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Christ is present when we come together in prayer and when we work to repair what is broken.
This week, consider: Is there a relationship in my life that needs healing or a conversation I have been avoiding? May we have the courage to speak with love, the humility to listen, and the grace to forgive.
In Christ,
Fr. David Koetter