14th Week, Ordinary Time, Saturday, July 12, 2025

Reflection on the WORD

“Fidelity & Courage in Faith”:Jesus proclaimed to the Twelve Apostles. They should never fear those who can kill the body, but not destroy their soul, for hell. We are all precious children of God our Father. His Love for us is Everlasting. Ponder on, “Do we live in the fear of illness, pain and death or do we focus on loving, praising and serving God our Father?”

Matthew 10:28-33

Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; fear him rather who can destroy both body and soul in hell. Can you not buy two sparrows for a penny? And yet not one falls to the ground without your Father knowing. Why, every hair on your head has been counted. So there is no need to be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. 

‘So if anyone declares himself for me in the presence of human beings, I will declare myself for him in the presence of my Father in heaven. But the one who disowns me in the presence of human beings, I will disown in the presence of my Father in heaven.’

Today's Pointers on God's Word

As you read the passage what words, phases or meanings caught your attention?

  • In today’s Gospel, Jesus assures us that His Father will protect us from all harm and dangers in life as we are each precious in His eyes.
  • Thus, we are each called to have the courage to live our faith in Him with greater fidelity and “declare Him” through the way we live daily.
  • Though the Lord has infinite love for all of us, we must never take Him for granted. If we disown Him through our sinful ways, we ultimately will have to reap what we sow.