The Golden Rule

Photo of snail and tulips speaking Matthew 7:12, "Do to others what you want them to do to you.
This is the Law and the Prophets.
Adieu!"
“The Golden Rule”
Matthew 7:12 “in a snailshell”
Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against your own people.
You shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.

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Stop Judging

Photo of snail and tulips speaking the couplet on Matthew 7:1-5, "A wooden beam in the eye, / Neighbors' splinters magnify."
“Stop Judging”
A reflection on Matthew 7:1-5
Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

“Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you.

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Learn From the Wild Flowers

A snail and lantana flowers reflect on Matthew 6:25-34: "Free as a flower and a bird / Fly children in the Lord's vineyard."
“Learn From the Wild Flowers”
A reflection on Matthew 6:25-34
Saturday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 6:25-34

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear.… Read the rest

A Secret Gift

A snail on purple crocuses reflect on Matthew 6:1-4: "A secret gift / Gives God a lift!"
“A Secret Gift”
A reflection on Matthew 6:1-4
Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 6:1-4

“But take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.… Read the rest

Love of Enemies

“Love of Enemies” (3 panels)
Matthew 5:43-48 in a quatrain
Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 5:43-48

You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ … Read the rest

Christ on Retaliation

Photo of snail and silene coronaria speaking the couplet, "Instead of an 'eye for an eye,' / Let the Crucified pacify."
“Christ on Retaliation”
A reflection on Matthew 5:38-42
Monday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 5:38-42

You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ … Read the rest

Christ Fulfills the Law

Photo of snail and tulip speaking the couplet, "Christ fulfills the Law, / Whole and without flaw."
“Christ Fulfills the Law”
Matthew 5:17-18 “in a snailshell”
Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 5:17-18

Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.… Read the rest

The Eight Beatitudes

“The Eight Beatitudes” (8 panels)
Matthew 5:3-12
Monday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Matthew 5:3-10

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.… Read the rest

Salt and Light

Photo of snail and black cohosh speaking the couplet about salt and light.
“Salt and Light”
A reflection on Matthew 5:13-16
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
©2023 Gloria M. Chang

In a tasteless world, be salt and light—purifying, preserving, and radiating Christ’s covenant love to draw enemies into friendship with God.

Gospel

Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth.Read the rest