It must be very difficult for the apostles to understand Jesus when he said, "I have come to bring not peace but the sword." Why did Jesus say that? [Matthew 10:34-11:1, Monday of the 15th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus sent his apostles with the most important mission but strangely, he told them not to bring any provisions except for walking sticks and pairs of sandals. What do you think Jesus wanted to see in their mission? [Mark 6:7-13, 15th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Do not be afraid of those who can kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body. Fear of the Lord is fear of losing Him who loves us the most. [Matthew 10:24-33, Saturday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

Jesus sent his disciples like sheep in the midst of wolves. Two important things will help in this mission - informed courage and ultimate loyalty to God. [Matthew 10:16-23, St. Ignatius Zhao Rong & Companions, Friday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

God wants the wonders of Kingdom in our lives. It is a pity if we do not welcome them. You may be inhospitable to them. Know how it happens. [Matthew 10:7-15, Thursday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

God has the best plan for us but He calls you and me. Do not fall into the fault of 'anonimity'. [Matthew 10:1-7, Wednesday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The Gospel shows us two ways we see the world. We can either look at people the pharisee's way or Jesus' way. Let us listen and reflect. [Matthew 9:32-38, St. Maria Goretti, Tuesday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

The hemorrhaging woman and the official were in their worst time. They were desperate. Did they go for desperate means? Listen and reflect. [Matthew 9:18-26, Monday of the 14th Week in the Ordinary Time]

People from Jesus' hometown of Nazareth did not see much miracles. Know why. How can you see more of Jesus' power. Know how. [Mark 6:1-6, 14th Sunday in the Ordinary Time]

Doubting Thomas was a restless Thomas. His restlessness came to rest when he had a special encounter with Jesus to whom he immediately confessed, "my Lord and my God". [John 20:24-29, Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle]