19th Week: August 9-14
Aug 9 Monday (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross,
Virgin, Martyr)
The context: The first part of today’s Gospel gives Jesus’ second prediction of His sufferings, death and Resurrection. The second part is Jesus’ explanation of why He pays the Temple tax.
August 14: Fr. Maximillian Kolbe; 19th Week, Saturday
Joshua 24:14-29 / Matthew 19:13-15
Joshua confronts the people; "Decide whom you will serve."
19th Week, Friday, August 13
Joshua 24:1-13 / Matthew 19:3-12
God looks after his people; "I saved you. "
19th Week, Thursday, August 12
Joshua 3:7-11, 13-17 / Matthew 18:21 - 19:1
The Israelites cross over the Jordan; The waters backed up.
19th Week, Monday, August 9
Deuteronomy 10:12-22 / Matthew 17:22-27
Moses exhorts the Israelites; “Befriend the alien.”
18th Week, Saturday, August 12
Deut 6:4-13 / Matthew 17:14-20
Moses recites the Shema Israel; "Love the Lord with all your heart."