Jesus lists a lot of things that can make us unworthy of him… and that may seem a bit unreasonable at first glance. But once we understand that loving Jesus and being his disciple must always come first, then everything else begins to fall into place. We can love others more – through Jesus; we can bear greater hardships – through Jesus; we can be kinder and more charitable to everyone – through Jesus. Everything action we undertake, every person we encounter, every word we speak, can be transformed by the love of Christ into something generous, compassionate, and wonderful! The choice, however, is ours. Will we choose to be transformed, to be better and to do better? Or will we continue to put ourselves first and remain unworthy of Christ?

This week's readings:
Gospel – Matthew 10: 37-42
1st Reading –2 Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16a
Psalm 89
2nd Reading – Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11

• (00:00:00) - Introduction & Prayer
• (00:02:11) - Gospel & Explanation
• (00:18:25) - First Reading & Explanation
• (00:28:35) - Psalm & Explanation
• (00:31:19) - Second Reading & Explanation
• (00:46:03) - Closing & Credits

Jesus assures us that his heavenly Father sees value in each of us, so we should have no fear of anything that threatens our earthly life. The only authority we should fear is that which can separate us from God. Jeremiah understood all about earthly fear, yet he still praised God. The Psalm reminds us that God, in his love and compassion, hears the prayers of the needy. And Saint Paul promises that God’s grace abounds for all who wish to accept that free gift from Jesus. Despite these assurances, these reminders, these promises… we devote more time and attention to worldly concerns rather than heavenly ones. How do we change that way of thinking?

This week's readings:
Gospel – Matthew 10: 26-33
1st Reading –Jeremiah 20: 10-13
Psalm 69
2nd Reading – Romans 5: 12-15

• (00:00:00) - Introduction & Prayer
• (00:02:17) - Gospel & Explanation
• (00:19:11) - First Reading & Explanation
• (00:31:30) - Psalm & Explanation
• (00:34:30) - Second Reading & Explanation
• (00:47:50) - Closing & Credits

Jesus tells us that the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; that we should pray for the Father to send more laborers. But if we are God’s people, as the Psalmist says that we are… if we have been reconciled to the Father, as Saint Paul tells us we have been… if we have been saved by Jesus, shouldn’t that make us laborers in God’s vineyard? Doesn’t that make it our responsibility to spread the Gospel message, the Good News of Jesus, and the love of God with those we encounter? It certainly seems like that is the case… so, what are we waiting for?

This week's readings:
Gospel – Matthew 9:36 – 10:8
1st Reading –Exodus 19: 2-6a
Psalm 100
2nd Reading – Romans 5: 6-11

• (00:00:00) - Introduction & Prayer
• (00:02:13) - Gospel & Explanation
• (00:19:41) - First Reading & Explanation
• (00:30:00) - Psalm & Explanation
• (00:32:22) - Second Reading & Explanation
• (00:46:43) - Closing & Credits