GOSPEL PEARLS

Accepting preaching

When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him (Mc 6: 20)

 


GOSPEL PEARLS

Against vainglory

The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. (Mt 25: 4)


GOSPEL PEARLS

Remember that you must die

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come (Mt 24: 42)


GOSPEL PEARLS

(pseudo) Catholic politicians

On the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. (Mt 23: 28)


GOSPEL PEARLS

A major obstacle

Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees. (Mt 23: 23)


GOSPEL PEARLS

Free from prejudices and falsehoods

Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israel. (Gv 1: 49)


GOSPEL PEARLS

Inspired by God

For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven (Matthew 16: 17)


GOSPEL PEARLS

Against hypocrisy and vainglory

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. (Matthew 23: 12)


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Jesus cannot be misled

This is the great and first commandment (Matthew 22: 38)


GOSPEL PEARLS

Keeping in God's Grace

Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment? (Matthew 22: 12)


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Out of place

Or do you begrudge my generosity (Matthew 20: 15)


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The call to consecrated life

You who have followed me (Matthew 19: 28)