Jun 21, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Monday of week 12 in Ordinary Time
Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs
Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop ●
Gospel: Matthew 7:1-5In today’s Gospel, Jesus warns us about the folly of judging others: “Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?” Judgment often arises from pride, insecurity, or the illusion that we fully understand another person’s heart, struggles, and intentions. Yet only God sees the whole truth. To judge others harshly is contrary to the fundamental commandment of Jesus: to love one another as He has loved us. Love seeks to understand before condemning, to accompany rather than exclude, and to show mercy instead of superiority. This does not mean ignoring wrongdoing or abandoning truth, but approaching others with humility, compassion, and awareness of our own need for forgiveness. Jesus invites us first to examine our own hearts, recognizing our weaknesses and allowing God’s grace to transform us. Only a humble heart can help others without wounding them. On the memorials of Saint John Fisher, Saint Thomas More, and Saint Paulinus of Nola, we remember men who lived with integrity and fidelity to the truth while remaining rooted in charity and humility. The Gospel reminds us that every judgment we make about others should pass through the lens of the mercy we ourselves have received from God. Let’s reflect: Do I look at others through the eyes of judgment and superiority, or through the eyes of Christ, allowing His mercy to help me recognize my own need for conversion before I judge anyone else?
Don Giorgio
Jun 21, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
- 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Romans 5:12-15; Psalms 68; Matthew 10:26-33.
The readings of this Sunday invite us to replace fear with trust in the loving presence of God. The prophet Jeremiah (20:10–13) speaks from the midst of rejection, opposition, and suffering, yet he is able to proclaim with confidence: “The Lord is at my side.” His circumstances have not changed, but his certainty about God’s presence gives him the strength to continue and to sing praise even in difficulty. The Psalm reminds us that the Lord listens to the needy and never abandons those who seek Him. In the Letter to the Romans (5:12–15), Saint Paul reveals the deepest reason for our hope: through Jesus Christ, grace has entered the world as an abundant and freely given gift, overcoming the power of sin and opening the way to new life. God has not left humanity trapped in fear and brokenness; He has acted decisively through Christ to save and restore us. Therefore, in the Gospel (Matthew 10:26–33), Jesus repeats three times: “Do not be afraid.” We are precious in the eyes of God. Every hair on our head has been counted, and nothing in our lives escapes the loving attention of the Father. Christian courage does not come from self-confidence, but from the certainty that God knows us, loves us, and remains with us in every circumstance. Because we are held in His loving care, we do not need to be afraid to live for the Lord, to witness to our faith, or to entrust our future into His hands. Let’s reflect: When fear, uncertainty, or opposition arise, do I trust that the Lord is at my side, that His grace is sufficient for me, and that I am so precious to Him that even the hairs of my head are counted?
Don Gioegio
Jun 20, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday of week 11 in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34In today’s Gospel, Jesus invites us to freedom from anxiety by revealing the heart of the Father. He points to the birds of the sky and the lilies of the field, reminding us that the Father lovingly cares for all His creation. Worry often arises when we see God as distant, indifferent, or demanding. But when we come to know the heart of the Father, trust becomes possible. Jesus does not deny the realities and responsibilities of life; rather, He teaches us that our relationship with God must be rooted in confidence that we are deeply loved and cared for. “Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.” These words transform our perspective. We no longer live as servants trying to earn God’s attention, but as beloved sons and daughters who know they are already in His care. This is why Jesus urges us to “seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness.” When we know the Father’s heart, our priorities change, fear loses its power, and we learn to live one day at a time. On this memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we contemplate the one who trusted the Father’s providence completely. Mary teaches us that peace is born not from controlling every circumstance, but from surrendering our lives to the loving care of God. Knowing the heart of the Father is the key to every authentic relationship with Him, because trust grows where love is truly known. Let’s reflect: Do I truly know and trust the loving heart of the Father, seeking His Kingdom first and entrusting my worries, needs, and future to His providential care?
Don Giorgio
Jun 19, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Friday of week 11 in Ordinary Time
Saint Romuald, Abbot
Gospel: Matthew 6:19-23In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches that the quality of our lives depends greatly on the way we see: “The lamp of the body is the eye.” Our vision shapes our desires, our choices, and ultimately the direction of our hearts. If our eyes are fixed only on earthly treasures, possessions, status, or fears, our inner life gradually becomes darkened. But when we learn to see through the light of the love of God, everything changes. We begin to recognize our true worth as beloved children of the Father, to see others as brothers and sisters, and to discover God’s presence even in ordinary moments and difficult situations. The love of God purifies our vision and frees us from looking at life through the lenses of selfishness, comparison, resentment, or anxiety. Jesus invites us to store up treasures in heaven because what we value shapes the way we see, and the way we see shapes the way we live. A heart illuminated by God’s love perceives life differently: it sees opportunities to serve rather than to possess, reasons for gratitude rather than complaint, and signs of hope rather than despair. The Gospel reminds us that the deepest transformation begins not by changing our circumstances, but by allowing God’s love to enlighten our eyes and renew our vision. Let’s reflect: Am I looking at my life, other people, and my circumstances through the light of God’s love, or are my vision and choices being shaped by fear, resentment, comparison, and the pursuit of earthly treasures?
Don Giorgio
Jun 17, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Wednesday of week 11 in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6,16-18In today’s Gospel, Jesus invites His disciples to rediscover the true center of spiritual life: the intimate relationship between God the Father and each person. Whether speaking about almsgiving, prayer, or fasting, Jesus repeatedly directs our attention to “your Father who sees in secret.” The value of our spiritual practices does not depend on how visible they are to others, but on the authenticity of our relationship with God. Faith is not a performance for human recognition, nor a means of gaining admiration or approval. Our spiritual reality is an inner encounter with the Father who knows our hearts, sees our struggles, and loves us personally. When prayer becomes conversation with the Father, fasting becomes an expression of love, and charity becomes a response to His generosity, our actions are transformed from external obligations into signs of a living relationship. Jesus reminds us that what happens in the hidden place of the heart is more important than what appears before others. The deepest truths of our spiritual life are often invisible to the world but precious in the eyes of God. The Father who sees in secret is not a distant observer but a loving presence who desires communion with us. The more we cultivate this hidden relationship, the more our lives become sincere, free, and rooted in the joy of belonging to Him. Let’s reflect: Is my prayer, fasting, and service rooted in a sincere and hidden relationship with God the Father, or am I seeking recognition and approval from others more than communion with Him?
Don Giorgio
Jun 16, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Tuesday of week 11 in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Matthew 5:43-48
In today’s Gospel, Jesus invites us to one of the most demanding and transformative expressions of Christian life: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” This command is not simply a moral ideal; it is an invitation to enter into the very heart of the heavenly Father. Jesus reveals that God’s love is not selective or conditional. The Father “makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust.” When we pray for those who hurt, oppose, or misunderstand us, we allow our hearts to be shaped by the same mercy that flows from God. Prayer does not deny the pain of injustice, nor does it excuse wrongdoing, but it prevents resentment and hatred from taking root within us. It opens our hearts to the possibility of forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation. To pray for those who persecute us is to refuse to let evil determine our response. Instead, we choose to participate in the perfect love of the Father, a love that always seeks the good of the other. The path to Christian maturity is not found in loving only those who love us, but in allowing God’s unconditional love to transform our relationships and make us more like Him. Let’s reflect: When I face opposition, hurt, or misunderstanding, do I pray for those who persecute me and allow my heart to be shaped by the unconditional love of the heavenly Father?
Don Giorgio
