Jesus, Peter and the Temple Tax

Reflection on the Gospel of the Monday Of The Nineteenth Week In Ordinary Time Matthew 17:22-27 This was not the first time Jesus is telling his disciples of his impending death.  This time he is more specific and making them aware that someone is going to hand him over into the hands of men to […]

Jesus And Worldly Authority

Reflection on the Gospel of the Monday In The Nineteenth Week In Ordinary Time Matthew 17:22-27   Jesus was preparing the Apostles for the upcoming events of his passion, death and resurrection. The Apostles who were all Jews had been waiting for the Messiah and had joined Jesus’ Ministry and followed Him believing that He […]