Daily Gospel Reflection on Veritas Catholic Network
Daily Catholic reflections that are under 3 minutes long so you get your daily dose of wisdom quickly! Fr. Sam reflects on the catholic mass readings from the day (Old Testament, New Testament, or Gospel) as well as the saint of the day for his daily reflections.
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Jesus Teaches on Divorce and the Indissolubility of Marriage
Today’s Gospel Reading is Matthew 19:3-12. Jesus is presenting his teaching on divorce and the indissolubility of marriage. It is so important to recognize, especially in our culture, that Jesus is t…
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. We read Luke 1:39-56.
There in the hill country, the child in Elizabeth’s womb leaps for joy and Mary is called Blesse…
The Amazing Story of St. Maximillian Kolbe
Today’s the feast of St. Maximillian Kolbe, we read Matthew 18:15-20. Jesus teaches us how we are to correct a brother that sins against us and how often we are to forgive.
St. Maximillian Kobe, beau…
There is More Rejoicing In Heaven Over 1 Repentant Sinner Than From 99 Righteous People
Today’s Gospel is from Matthew 18. The disciples are asking Jesus who the greatest are in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus teaches them about being like a little child and about the lost sheep that retur…
An Example of Hope for Those Who Suffer - Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
Today we read from Matthew 17:22-27, it’s the feast of St. Jane Frances De Chantal. St. Jane is a fascinating figure. She was married to a nobleman and they had six children together. Unfortunately, …
The Story of St. Lawerence Deacon & Martyr
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Lawerence. We read from John 12:24-26. Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies it remains just a single grain. But if it falls to the ground and dies …
The Feast St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein!)
Today’s gospel reading is Matthew 16:24-28, it is the feast of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. Jesus instructs us to pick up our crosses and follow him. St. Teresa Benedicta does this an accompl…
Even Peter Made Mistakes
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Dominic, we read Matthew 6:13-23. Jesus asks the apostles who people say he is and Peter gives his great confession. Jesus then names Peter the Rock, and yet Peter…
Jesus's Flesh is True Food and His Blood is True Drink
We continue, today, reading John 6. In the Gospel Jesus teaches that His Flesh is true food and His Blood is true drink. What happens when we come before Jesus in the Eucharist? We are given new spir…
Jesus Said WHAT?!
Today’s Gospel reading is Matthew 15:21-28. The Canaanite woman comes to Jesus to beg for healing for her daughter. She asks for a gift and Jesus engages in some wordplay.
Jesus is using the stereoty…
The Symbolism of the Feast of the Transfiguration
Today’s Gospel reading is Mark 9;2-10, it is the Feast of the Transfiguration!
Jesus is Transfigured before Peter, James and John. He is glorified by His Heavenly Father and speaks to Moses and Elija…
Mary is Theotokos, the Mother of God
Today’s Gospel reading is Matthew 14:13-21. It is the feast of the dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. This basilica was built after the Council of Ephesus in the year 431, when M…
Do You Seek the Bread of Life?
Today we continue in the Bread of Life discourse, reading John 6:24-35.
The people are seeking out Jesus because He has fed them. They are looking for more food. But as he does so He helps them recog…
Christians Are Persecuted For Telling the Truth, We Should Still Tell the Truth
Today we read from Matthew 14:1-12. Here, we hear the story of the death of St. John the Baptist.
John the Baptist is beheaded because Herod is a lost soul, and more importantly, because John told th…
Jesus Doesn't Force Himself Upon Us
Today’s Gospel reading is Matthew 13:54-58.
As Jesus teaches in the synagogue in his hometown the people question His Person and His authority. As such, Jesus was “unable to do many might deeds there…
The Kingdom of God is Open to All, But All Are Called to Conversion
Today is the feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori. The Gospel reading is Matthew 13:47-53.
The Kingdom of heaven collects fish of every kind. At the end of time the good and righteous are separated from th…
A Life Lived With Jesus Is Better Than EVERYTHING Else
Today is the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The Gospel Reading is Matthew 13:44-46. Jesus likens the Kingdom of Heaven to someone who sells everything they have for a field with a hidden treasure o…
Perfect Us, Oh Lord
Today’s Gospel Reading is Matthew 13:36-43. The Apostles ask Jesus to explain to them the Parable of the sower and seed. Jesus explains that whatever evil we may have to endure, God has the final vic…
Jesus's Friendship with Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
Today is the feast of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. We read from the Gospel of John 11:19-27.
Jesus in his friendship of Martha, Mary and Lazarus wants to be with them in this moment of sadness. …
Christ Desires to Feed Our Hunger
Today’s Gospel Reading is John 6:1-15. We are the beginning of the Bread of Life Discourse. Jesus teaches that He has come to feed the world, starting by literally feeding this crowd of 5,000.
His wi…