Jesus tells the disciples not to be afraid multiple times. Not that the situations they might face would be frightening, but that none of them should allow themselves to be conquered by fear. Fear can be paralyzing in a way and be one of the things that keep us from trusting that God is there with us.

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Readings: Jeremiah 20:10–13; Psalm 69; Romans 5:12–15; Matthew 10:26–33 (NABRE). Voices: St. Jerome, St. John Chrysostom (Catena Aurea); Dei Verbum 1. Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A. Full readings at USCCB (June 21, 2026).