In today's passage we begin to dig into the Our Father.  We say it at every Mass and probably in our personal prayer time, but what do these words mean? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus warns us against using empty phrases and using faithless prayer.  The Father knows what we need so lets not be afraid to go to Him in prayer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus warns about hypocrisy regarding prayer.  What are our intentions in prayer?  Are we trying to bring honor and glory to ourselves? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus implores us to do good deeds for the right reasons.  Out of love for God and neighbor.  Not to bring praise on ourselves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus warns against wrong intentions regarding piety.  Are we praying and doing good deeds for the right intention?  Or just to get praise from the world? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's Jesus elaborates on the importance of loving one's enemies.  Jesus is advocating for a higher morality than that found in the Old covenant. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus draws a comparison between enemies and friends.  Basically if we only love those who love us we are no better than pagans.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus continues to discuss retaliation in a way that seems odd.  He tells us to be generous. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus begins to tell us the rules about personal retaliation.  We have the right to defend ourselves, but we also have to use right judgment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus tells us to let our yes be yes and our no be no.  Live in love and Truth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus tells us not to swear.  Basically he is condemning the use of private oaths.  They were used for illicit purposes in his day, much like they are today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus discusses the concept of divorce in the old and new covenants.  He reiterates its sanctity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus continues to discuss the severity of adultery and where it can lead.  he used figurative overstatements to warn us about the severity of sexual sin. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus talks about adultery.  Not only does he condemn it, just like Mosaic law did, but he takes it a step further. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today's passage is a continuation from what we read yesterday.  Jesus tells us to make amends with our accuser before it is to late. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus challenges us to reconcile with those we have an issue with.  It feeds into his future words where he teaches us the Lord's prayer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus has very harsh words.  In my opinion they are very timely for all of us.  Watch the insults everyone. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage we read about Jesus saying that the unless our righteousness exceeds that of the Pharisees that we will not enter Heaven.  We need to be changed not just on the outside, but on the inside.  Jesus needs to penetrate our heart to transform us.  Let him. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus says that he has not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill.  What does this mean?  What are its implications for us? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage we are told to let our light shine and not hide it.  Doing so is a testimony to the goodness of God and people will see it.  Live the faith. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today's passage is one that we hear about quite a bit.  Are we being the light of Christ to the world around us?  Reflect and pray on that. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus begins a couple illustrations on how his followers should interact with the world.  In this verse he tells us to be salt and to season the world with the Gospel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage Jesus lays out a message that is forgotten by many Christians today.  We will be persecuted and spoken against falsely, but we will have a great reward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's passage we continue with the beatitudes.  We read about the peacemakers and the persecuted, but what does that mean? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app