June 11, 2025 – Wednesday, Tenth Week in Ordinary Time (St. Barnabas, Memorial)

Gospel: Matthew 10:7–13
Context: Jesus sends the Twelve to proclaim the Kingdom, instructing them to heal, preach, and rely on God’s provision, emphasizing trust and simplicity in their mission.
Word: “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” (Matthew 10:7)

• Engage 1: Jesus boldly sent others to share good news – he himself shared good news boldly
• Incidents: Sending the Twelve (Matthew 10:5–6); commissioning 72 disciples (Luke 10:1–3).
• Engage 2: Jesus humbly trusted God’s provision. (Did not lots of material things to them)
• Incidents: Relying on others for support (Luke 8:1–3); feeding 5,000 with little (Matthew 14:17–21).

June 12, 2025 – Thursday, Tenth Week in Ordinary Time

Gospel: Matthew 5:20–26
Context: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches that true righteousness surpasses that of the scribes, urging reconciliation and purity of heart to avoid judgment.
Word: “If you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, go first and be reconciled.” (Matthew 5:23–24)

• Engage 1: Jesus urged quick reconciliation with others – he himself forgave
• Incidents: Forgiving Peter’s denial (John 21:15–17); healing relationships (John 20:23).
• Engage 2: Jesus gently taught purity of heart – he himself was pure of heart
• Incidents: Teaching the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:8); cleansing the temple (John 2:14–16).

June 13, 2025 – Friday, Tenth Week in Ordinary Time (St. Anthony of Padua, Memorial)

Gospel: Matthew 5:27–32
Context: Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount, teaching that purity extends beyond actions to thoughts, urging disciples to guard their hearts against lust and sin.
Word: “Anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matthew 5:28)

• Engage 1: Jesus firmly called for inner purity – he was very pure in his dealings
• Incidents: Teaching against sinful thoughts (Matthew 5:22); forgiving the sinful woman (Luke 7:47–48).
• Engage 2: Jesus carefully guided moral choices.
• Incidents: Advising the rich young man (Mark 10:17–21); teaching on marriage (Matthew 19:4–6).

June 14, 2025 – Saturday, Tenth Week in Ordinary Time

Gospel: Matthew 5:33–37
Context: Jesus teaches in the Sermon on the Mount that disciples should speak truthfully without oaths, letting their yes mean yes and no mean no, reflecting integrity.
Word: “Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’” (Matthew 5:37)

• Engage 1: Jesus simply spoke with honesty.
• Incidents: Affirming truth to Pilate (John 18:37); teaching parables plainly (Mark 4:33–34).
• Engage 2: Jesus clearly valued truthful words.
• Incidents: Speaking directly to Pharisees (Matthew 23:13); declaring his mission (Luke 4:18–21).

June 15, 2025 – Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

Gospel: Mark 4:26–34
Context: Jesus uses parables of the growing seed and mustard seed to describe the Kingdom of God, which grows mysteriously and expansively from small beginnings.
Word: “To what shall we compare the kingdom of God? … It is like a mustard seed.” (Mark 4:30–31)

• Engage 1: Jesus patiently explained God’s Kingdom.
• Incidents: Teaching parables to crowds (Mark 4:1–9); explaining to disciples (Mark 4:13–20).
• Engage 2: Jesus quietly trusted small beginnings.
• Incidents: Choosing humble disciples (Mark 1:16–20); blessing children (Mark 10:14–16).

June 16, 2025 – Monday, Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

Gospel: Matthew 5:38–42
Context: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches to go beyond retaliation, urging disciples to turn the other cheek, give generously, and love despite evil.
Word: “When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well.” (Matthew 5:39)

• Engage 1: Jesus graciously avoided revenge.
• Incidents: Forgiving from the cross (Luke 23:34); healing the high priest’s servant (Luke 22:50–51).
• Engage 2: Jesus generously gave beyond expectations.
• Incidents: Feeding 5,000 (Matthew 14:15–21); washing disciples’ feet (John 13:5–15).

June 17, 2025 – Tuesday, Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

Gospel: Matthew 5:43–48
Context: Jesus teaches to love enemies and pray for persecutors, calling disciples to perfect love like the Father, who blesses both the just and unjust.
Word: “Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44)

• Engage 1: Jesus lovingly prayed for his enemies.
• Incidents: Praying for crucifiers (Luke 23:34); speaking kindly to Judas (John 13:26–27).
• Engage 2: Jesus selflessly sought others’ good.
• Incidents: Healing the centurion’s servant (Matthew 8:5–13); blessing the ungrateful (Luke 6:35).

June 18, 2025 – Wednesday, Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

Gospel: Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18
Context: Jesus teaches in the Sermon on the Mount to practice almsgiving, prayer, and fasting privately, seeking God’s reward rather than human praise.
Word: “When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret.” (Matthew 6:6)

• Engage 1: Jesus quietly prayed in private.
• Incidents: Praying alone on the mountain (Mark 6:46); praying before choosing apostles (Luke 6:12).
• Engage 2: Jesus humbly sought God’s approval.
• Incidents: Giving thanks privately (John 11:41–42); accepting his mission (John 12:27–28).

June 19, 2025 – Thursday, Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

Gospel: Matthew 6:7–15
Context: Jesus teaches the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizing simple, heartfelt prayer and forgiveness, warning that forgiving others is essential for receiving God’s forgiveness.
Word: “This is how you are to pray: Our Father who art in heaven…” (Matthew 6:9)

• Engage 1: Jesus simply taught heartfelt prayer.
• Incidents: Teaching the Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2–4); praying with thanks (John 6:11).
• Engage 2: Jesus readily forgave others’ wrongs.
• Incidents: Absolving the paralytic (Mark 2:5); forgiving the sinful woman (Luke 7:48).

June 20, 2025 – Friday, Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

Gospel: Matthew 6:19–23
Context: Jesus teaches to store treasures in heaven, not on earth, as the heart follows what one values, and a clear eye brings light to the whole person.
Word: “Where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (Matthew 6:21)

• Engage 1: Jesus wisely valued eternal things.
• Incidents: Teaching about God’s Kingdom (Matthew 6:33); rejecting worldly power (John 6:15).
• Engage 2: Jesus clearly saw others’ true needs.
• Incidents: Healing the blind man (John 9:6–7); comforting Martha (John 11:25–26).