
Daily Scripture, January 16, 2026
Hearing of Jesus’ return, a group assembled to bring a paralytic to him in the hope that Jesus would heal the man.

Hearing of Jesus’ return, a group assembled to bring a paralytic to him in the hope that Jesus would heal the man.

The long-awaited Christmas celebration is concluded. The feast of the Epiphany has passed. Jesus was baptized yesterday. Now what?

Dearest Mother Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, inspire us to say “yes” to God’s holy will as you and so many others have done over the centuries. Give us the determination to hope in the promise of salvation.

In each instance requiring a decision or a judgment, we must set aside our own biases and prejudices and look for the Christ in the person or situation that we encounter.
Interestingly, only one, a Samaritan, which Jesus termed a “foreigner” returned to give thanks to God.

What if we were to step outside of our personal perspective and try to comprehend how other people perceive our behavior?

“Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven.”

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:15-4:1, 3-6Matthew 5:20-26 Reflection: In the context of the commandments, Jesus challenges us today to move beyond the literal interpretation of each commandment and to adapt his loving attitude for each other. He tells us to forgive…