STOP PLEASING THE WORLD.
STOP PLEASING THE WORLD.
"THE GOSPEL:
"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 be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden.
And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you.” (Matthew 6: 1 - 16, 16 - 18)."
Wednesday June 17th 2026 in the 11th Week in Ordinary Time.
#1. "When you give alms..." (Matthew 6: 2).
#2. “When you pray ... " (Matthew 6: 5).
#3. "But when you fast..." (Matthew 6: 6).
My brethren, the Gospel of today is the Gospel proclaimed on Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the holy Season of Lent.
Holy Mother Church is reminding us that Praying, Fasting and Almsgiving are the cornerstone of Christian religion and spirituality.
These three anchors are timeless which means that they are excellent for all seasons.
Just as we pray always, everywhere and for everything, we should practice almsgiving and fasting in similar manner.
We do all these not for show but because it is pleasing to Abba Father whose reward is very generous.
The Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every day in June.
"Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.
It is impossible that You should fail us when the Holy Spirit has instilled this trust within our souls."
— St. Padre Pio
Meditate on the absolute impossibility of Christ failing a soul that trusts Him. Your trust is not a fragile human emotion that you have to muster up by your own power; it is a supernatural virtue infused into your intellect by the Holy Spirit.
Therefore, your confidence has a divine foundation. When physical trials or unexpected life updates shake your human security, recall this unshakeable truth.
Divine Providence cannot contradict itself.
If the Holy Spirit has given you the grace to call upon the Sacred Heart, victory over despair is already guaranteed.
Prayer:
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You, for it is impossible that You should fail me.
JUNE IS THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS FESTIVAL.
Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June and in the First Fridays of every month.
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