Fullness and Firm Faith

 The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today challenge us to assess our motivation to be included in Christian community and how we show Christ to the people in our life.

Faith and Full Life

The Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah presents Accusation and Appeal to Judah.

* [7:1] Days of Ahaz: who ruled from 735 to 715 B.C. This attack against Jerusalem by the kings of Aram (Syria) and Israel in 735 B.C. was occasioned by the refusal of Ahaz to enter with them into an anti-Assyrian alliance; cf. 2 Kgs 16.

* [7:3] Shear-jashub: this name means “a remnant will return” (cf. 10:20–22).

* [7:5] Planned: the plans of those who plot against Ahaz shall not be accomplished (v. 7). What the Lord plans will unfailingly come to pass, whereas human plans contrary to those of the Lord are doomed to frustration; cf. 8:10; 14:24–27; 19:11–14; 29:15; 30:1. See further the note on 14:24–27.

* [7:6] Son of Tabeel: a puppet of Jerusalem’s enemies. His appointment would interrupt the lawful succession from David.

* [7:8–9] God had chosen and made a commitment to David’s dynasty and his capital city Jerusalem, not to Rezin and his capital Damascus, nor to the son of Remaliah and his capital Samaria (2 Sm 7:12–16; Ps 2:6; 78:68–72; 132:11–18). Within sixty-five years…nation: this text occurs at the end of v. 8 in the Hebrew. Ahaz would not have been reassured by so distant a promise; the phrase is probably a later addition. (Isaiah, CHAPTER 7 | USCCB, n.d.)

Psalm 48 describes the victory by the Divine Warrior over hostile kings (Ps 48:4–8).

* [Psalm 48] A Zion hymn, praising the holy city as the invincible dwelling place of God. Unconquerable, it is an apt symbol of God who has defeated all enemies. After seven epithets describing the city (Ps 48:2–3), the Psalm describes the victory by the Divine Warrior over hostile kings (Ps 48:4–8). The second half proclaims the dominion of the God of Zion over all the earth (Ps 48:9–12) and invites pilgrims to announce that God is eternally invincible like Zion itself (Ps 48:13–14). (Psalms, PSALM 48 | USCCB, n.d.)

The Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus reproaches to the Unrepentant Towns.

* [11:21] Tyre and Sidon were pagan cities denounced for their wickedness in the Old Testament; cf. Jl 4:4–7.

* [11:23] Capernaum’s pride and punishment are described in language taken from the taunt song against the king of Babylon (Is 14:13–15). (Matthew, CHAPTER 11 | USCCB, n.d.)

A Member of the Creighton University Community recognizes that the feeling of being corrected (or called out, or challenged) for something we have done (or not done) is not a good feeling. Rather than focusing on the one doing the reproaching, what does our response reveal about ourselves?

Understanding that someone’s correction does not, in itself, prove our wrongdoing (indeed, maybe it is our very righteousness that has elicited reproach), our conscience does have a way of cutting through that brush, clearing the way for us to honestly evaluate our words and deeds. Our conscience is quick to catch up to us and the hardest to outrun. When this occurs, whatever our emotions in the moment, we owe it to ourselves to step back and reflect on what has happened and what elicited the correction. This can be a humbling exercise, but Jesus calls us to just this humility. He calls us to union with him. That is our end and we have been equipped with the means to seek it and, with the grace of God, achieve it. (Creighton University Community, 2026)

Don Schwager quotes “Even after miracles they did not repent,” by Jerome (347-420 AD)

"Our Savior laments Chorazin and Bethsaida, cities of Galilee, because after such great miracles and acts of goodness they did not repent. Even Tyre and Sidon, cities that surrendered to idolatry and other vices, are preferred to them. Tyre and Sidon are preferred for the reason that although they trampled down the law, still Chorazin and Bethsaida, after they transgressed natural and written law, cared little for the miracles that were performed among them." (excerpt from COMMENTARY ON MATTHEW 2.11.22.1) (Schwager, n.d.)

Friar Jude Winkler comments that in the time of Isaiah in the history of Judah, Assyria was the great power. Israel was one of the vassal states of the Assyrian Empire. The kings of the northern kingdom, Israel, conspired to rebel and they had to seek help from Egypt. But the armies have to pass through Judah, a weak state, and King Ahaz of Judah will not join Syria and Israel. The conduit to the upper pool is crucial in a siege. If the water runs out they will have to surrender. Isaiah proclaims the kings of Syria and Israel will fall. God will protect Judah. In the Gospel, Jesus condemns towns in Galilee; they knew him as a home town boy. Matthew, the Gospel addressed to the Jews, says that pagans will more readily accept the Gospel than the Jewish people.  Friar Jude comments that we can become too familiar and only go through the motions of our faith. When we see and contemplate our worship, it should change our hearts.

The Word Among Us Meditation on Isaiah 7:1-9 describes the kind of faith that God wanted from Ahaz—and from us as well. A faith willing to take measured risks because you trust that God will be with you. Willing to stare down uncertainty because you know that the Lord is bigger than your worries. Willing to deny yourself some pleasure that risks leading you into sin. Willing to take decisive action that you believe will bring someone closer to experiencing the Lord—and willing to learn from your mistakes.

This is what firm faith looks like. It’s firm, not because you are strong, but because you know that God is strong. It’s firm, not because you’ve been having a good day, but because you know that whatever kind of day you’re having, the Lord is always faithful to his promises. It’s firm because the One you believe in is the solid Rock of salvation.

King Ahaz had to decide if he would make his faith firm or if he would give in to fear and intimidation. What will you decide today?

“Jesus, help me to place my trust in you!” (Meditation on Isaiah 7:1-9, n.d.)

Father Richard Rohr, OFM, explores Jesus' metaphor, connecting the eyes and the heart. He introduces author and spiritual director Carl McColman who reflects on what Jesus might have meant by “purity of heart,” calling it “the beatitude that points toward the goal of every restless heart—to see God”.

Jesus knows that no human being has a perfectly clean (pure) heart. But in his wisdom, he’s asking, “Are you willing to show up? Are you willing to do the work? Are you willing to clean up your mess?” To answer yes to these questions is to commit to the path…. There’s the cleansing right there. Are we willing to begin to let go of gratuitous cynicism, nursed resentments, dispiriting bitterness, and the kind of negativity that leaches away our energy and gives us nothing in return? Letting go of those kinds of afflictive thoughts launches us on the journey of catharsis, of inner cleansing, that prepares us to receive the presence of the One who is already there. [2] (Rohr, n.d.)

We implore the Spirit to lead us to purity of heart and our revelation of the Presence of God in the lives and work of the people we encounter daily in our journey.

References

Creighton University Community. (2026, July 14). Daily Reflection July 14, 2026 | Creighton Online Ministries. Creighton Online Ministries. Retrieved July 14, 2026, from https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/daily-reflections/daily-reflection-july-14-2026 

Isaiah, CHAPTER 7 | USCCB. (n.d.). Daily Readings. Retrieved July 14, 2026, from https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/7? 

Matthew, CHAPTER 11 | USCCB. (n.d.). Daily Readings. Retrieved July 14, 2026, from https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/11?20 

Meditation on Isaiah 7:1-9. (n.d.). Word Among Us. Retrieved July 14, 2026, from https://wau.org/meditations/2026/07/14/1622964/ 

Psalms, PSALM 48 | USCCB. (n.d.). Daily Readings. Retrieved July 14, 2026, from https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/48?2 

Rohr, R. (n.d.). What Is Purity of Heart? Center for Action and Contemplation. Retrieved July 14, 2026, from https://cac.org/daily-meditations/what-is-purity-of-heart/ 

Schwager, D. (n.d.). Will You Be Exalted to Heaven? Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations – Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations. Retrieved July 14, 2026, from https://www.dailyscripture.net/daily-meditation/ 

Saving Rules

 The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today warn us of the obstacles we may encounter when we attempt to “save others” in our own way.

Prepare our Encounter with Others

The Reading from the Second Book of Kings presents the roles of Sennacherib, Hezekiah, and Isaiah as God promises to shield and save the city.

c. [19:15] Ex 25:17–22; 1 Kgs 6:23–28; 8:6–7.

d. [19:19] 1 Kgs 18:36.

f. [19:34] 2 Sm 7:12.

g. [19:35] 1 Mc 7:41; 2 Mc 8:19. (2 Kings, CHAPTER 19 | USCCB, n.d.)

Psalm 48 praises the holy city as the invincible dwelling place of God

* [Psalm 48] A Zion hymn, praising the holy city as the invincible dwelling place of God. Unconquerable, it is an apt symbol of God who has defeated all enemies. After seven epithets describing the city (Ps 48:2–3), the Psalm describes the victory by the Divine Warrior over hostile kings (Ps 48:4–8). The second half proclaims the dominion of the God of Zion over all the earth (Ps 48:9–12) and invites pilgrims to announce that God is eternally invincible like Zion itself (Ps 48:13–14). (Psalm 48, PSALMS | USCCB, n.d.)

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus expresses in the Sermon on the Mount teaching about Pearls Before Swine, The Answer to Prayers, The Golden Rule, and The Narrow Gate.

* [7:1–12] In Mt 7:1 Matthew returns to the basic traditional material of the sermon (Lk 6:37–38, 41–42). The governing thought is the correspondence between conduct toward one’s fellows and God’s conduct toward the one so acting.

* [7:12] See Lk 6:31. This saying, known since the eighteenth century as the “Golden Rule,” is found in both positive and negative form in pagan and Jewish sources, both earlier and later than the gospel. This is the law and the prophets is an addition probably due to the evangelist.

* [7:13–28] The final section of the discourse is composed of a series of antitheses, contrasting two kinds of life within the Christian community, that of those who obey the words of Jesus and that of those who do not. Most of the sayings are from Q and are found also in Luke.

* [7:13–14] The metaphor of the “two ways” was common in pagan philosophy and in the Old Testament. In Christian literature it is found also in the Didache (1–6) and the Epistle of Barnabas (18–20). (Matthew, CHAPTER 7 | USCCB, n.d.)

Edward Morse comments that part of the Lord’s answer also had a mystical and futuristic element, mentioning a “remnant” and “survivors” that would “strike root below and bear fruit above.” (See verses 30-31). Not only would the people be saved from domination, but they would be saved for a fruitful future. That is more than Hezekiah asked for – the kind of generosity that is characteristic of the Lord, always building a future plan. The Lord knows what he is doing, even when we cannot see the end.

It is evident that Jesus expects his disciples to exercise discernment. Despite caution about the perils of judging others harshly, he also expected them to exercise discernment over such matters as false prophets, rotten trees, and bad fruits. We should expect resistance in this world. We will face challenges that are not so obvious as a massive army threatening a siege. Most of our battles are on a smaller scale, but they require similar courage, patience, and prudence, accompanied by faithful prayer.

The second teaching emphasized here, concerning the narrow gate and the wide road, also calls for discernment and directs us in our prayer. Not all roads lead to life with God. Some lead to destruction. Jesus is the narrow gate. His way can be trusted, even though other paths may look more promising. He knows what he is doing and where he is leading us, even when we may not be so sure. Lord, give us the wisdom we need for discernment, and the faith we need to trust you. Thanks be to God. (Morse, 2026)

Don Schwager quotes “Unreadiness to receive Godly teaching,” by Augustine of Hippo, 430-543 A.D.

"Now in this precept we are forbidden to give a holy thing to dogs or to cast pearls before swine. We must diligently seek to determine the gravity of these words: holy, pearls, dogs and swine. A holy thing is whatever it would be impious to profane or tear apart. Even a fruitless attempt to do so makes one already guilty of such impiety, though the holy thing may by its very nature remain inviolable and indestructible. Pearls signify all spiritual things that are worthy of being highly prized. Because these things lie hidden in secret, it is as though they were being drawn up from the deep. Because they are found in the wrappings of allegories, it is as though they were contained within shells that have been opened.(1) It is clear therefore that one and the same thing can be called both a holy thing and a pearl. It can be called a holy thing because it ought not to be destroyed and a pearl because it ought not to be despised. One tries to destroy what one does not wish to leave intact. One despises what is deemed worthless, as if beneath him. Hence, whatever is despised is said to be trampled under foot... Thus we may rightly understand that these words (dogs and swine) are now used to designate respectively those who assail the truth and those who resist it." (excerpt from SERMON ON THE MOUNT 2.20.68-69)

(1) The interpretive task is to crack through the shell of the language to its inner spiritual meaning. (Schwager, n.d.)

The Word Among Us Meditation on 2 Kings 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-36 comments that how Hezekiah reacted serves as a model for us… even if our challenges don’t rise to the level of international diplomacy!

First, Hezekiah didn’t react right away. He took hold of the letter and made a beeline for the Temple, where he could find peace in God’s presence. Rather than trust his initial reactions, he went to the Lord first.

Second, Hezekiah sought guidance from the Lord. Spreading out the letter before the Lord, he opened his heart to God and asked for help. He needed to distinguish between the thoughts arising from his emotions and the thoughts that come from a heart established in faith and trust.

In response, God assured Hezekiah that he had “listened” and that he would indeed protect Jerusalem (2 Kings 19:20). And sure enough, he did!

Hezekiah’s example shows us that we don’t have to give in to the first thoughts that come to mind—especially when we are feeling anxious, fearful, or upset. Instead, we can seek the help of the God who listens. If we learn to listen as well, we’ll find the peace that we need to move forward in confidence.

“Lord, help me always to run to you when I am in trouble and I don’t know what to do!” (Meditation on 2 Kings 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-36, n.d.)

Friar Jude Winkler comments that the passage from 2 Kings tells us about the king of Assyria sending troops to attack Judah where there is no way to defend itself. Hezekiah goes and seeks God’s intervention. The text may suggest a plague that, in those times, killed many more soldiers than war. This may be a sanitized version of the outcome that may have resulted from paying a bribe? The Gospel exhorts that we don’t give what is holy to dogs. This reminds us not to preach to those who are not ready. We may plan seeds and wait for the time for them to convert. The golden rule is proclaimed in several different cultures and is a great source of wisdom. The narrow gate implies we have to say no to illusory things that seem to be a path.  We are called to the path of life, every day of our life. Friar Jude reminds us that we have to keep working on the attitudes and motivations that are not of the Kingdom.

Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, introduces Grammy Award–winning artist and musician Jon Batiste who shares a response to “Where are you seeing that dehumanization right now, and how might we lean into joy as an act of resistance?”

We [can] lose hope when we don’t believe or see evidence of a positive outcome anymore, but the deepest hope is this inner knowing that the brightest light can come from the darkest moments. You find that hope … by first questioning, “What are the things that I’m hoping for? Who are they for? Who is in control of hope? What is my hope rooted in? What is my belief about the ultimate outcome?” 

I’ve started to learn that hope transcends the physical. Hope is the language of the invisible. It transcends circumstances because it transcends physicality. It’s spiritual. It’s the language of the invisible realm, which is just as real, if not more real, than the things we can see and touch. Hope is the deep inner knowing that comes from building that [foundation]. That’s why I like to say that hope is like a contact sport. You work on it. You get better at it. My house could be flooded, and the roof could be on fire, and still, there’s a sense of hope I can have. I’m going to stay in that boat. (Rohr, n.d.)

We ask the Spirit to continue to remind us that “haste makes waste” even in our effort to activate our Baptismal anointing as priest, prophet, and leader to “convert” our community.

References

Matthew, CHAPTER 7 | USCCB. (n.d.). Daily Readings. Retrieved June 23, 2026, from https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/7? 

Meditation on 2 Kings 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-36. (n.d.). Word Among Us. Retrieved June 23, 2026, from https://wau.org/meditations/2026/06/23/1597216/ 

Morse, E. (2026, June 23). Daily Reflection June 23, 2026 | Creighton Online Ministries. Creighton Online Ministries. Retrieved June 23, 2026, from https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/daily-reflections/daily-reflection-june-23-2026 

Psalm 48, PSALMS | USCCB. (n.d.). Daily Bible Readings, Audio and Video Every Morning | USCCB. Retrieved June 23, 2026, from https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/48?2 

Rohr, R. (n.d.). Hope Takes Practice. Center for Action and Contemplation. Retrieved June 23, 2026, from https://cac.org/daily-meditations/hope-takes-practice/ 

Schwager, D. (n.d.). Do Not Throw Your Pearls before Swine. Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations – Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations. Retrieved June 23, 2026, from https://www.dailyscripture.net/daily-meditation/ 

2 Kings, CHAPTER 19 | USCCB. (n.d.). Daily Readings. Retrieved June 23, 2026, from https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2kings/19? 

Covenant of Mission

The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today remind us of our Covenant relationship to God and our mission to share that relationship with others.

Mission and Covenant

The reading from the Letter to the Hebrews presents some penalties of Disobedience.

* [12:18–29] As a final appeal for adherence to Christian teaching, the two covenants, of Moses and of Christ, are compared. The Mosaic covenant, the author argues, is shown to have originated in fear of God and threats of divine punishment (Heb 12:18–21). The covenant in Christ gives us direct access to God (Heb 12:22), makes us members of the Christian community, God’s children, a sanctified people (Heb 12:23), who have Jesus as mediator to speak for us (Heb 12:24). Not to heed the voice of the risen Christ is a graver sin than the rejection of the word of Moses (Heb 12:25–26). Though Christians fall away, God’s kingdom in Christ will remain and his justice will punish those guilty of deserting it (Heb 12:28–29). (Hebrews, CHAPTER 12 | USCCB, n.d.)

Psalm 48 praises the Glory and Strength of Zion.

* [Psalm 48] A Zion hymn, praising the holy city as the invincible dwelling place of God. Unconquerable, it is an apt symbol of God who has defeated all enemies. After seven epithets describing the city (Ps 48:2–3), the Psalm describes the victory by the Divine Warrior over hostile kings (Ps 48:4–8). The second half proclaims the dominion of the God of Zion over all the earth (Ps 48:9–12) and invites pilgrims to announce that God is eternally invincible like Zion itself (Ps 48:13–14). (Psalms, PSALM 48 | USCCB, n.d.)

In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus proclaims the Mission of the Twelve.

* [6:7–13] The preparation for the mission of the Twelve is seen in the call (1) of the first disciples to be fishers of men (Mk 1:16–20), (2) then of the Twelve set apart to be with Jesus and to receive authority to preach and expel demons (Mk 3:13–19). Now they are given the specific mission to exercise that authority in word and power as representatives of Jesus during the time of their formation.

* [6:8–9] In Mark the use of a walking stick (Mk 6:8) and sandals (Mk 6:9) is permitted, but not in Mt 10:10 nor in Lk 10:4. Mark does not mention any prohibition to visit pagan territory and to enter Samaritan towns. These differences indicate a certain adaptation to conditions in and outside of Palestine and suggest in Mark’s account a later activity in the church. For the rest, Jesus required of his apostles a total dependence on God for food and shelter; cf. Mk 6:35–44; 8:1–9.

* [6:10–11] Remaining in the same house as a guest (Mk 6:10) rather than moving to another offering greater comfort avoided any impression of seeking advantage for oneself and prevented dishonor to one’s host. Shaking the dust off one’s feet served as testimony against those who rejected the call to repentance.

* [6:13] Anointed with oil…cured them: a common medicinal remedy, but seen here as a vehicle of divine power for healing. (Mark, CHAPTER 6 | USCCB, n.d.)

Steve Scholer comments that sadly, in today's world, it seems that two things headed for extinction are communicating with strangers and trusting in their innate goodness.

Our polarized culture is too often focused on talking only to people with whom we share our small worldview, and distrusting everyone else's view or comment. Maybe if we were willing to embark on a pilgrimage such as the 12 disciples did and the novices still do, without out all the "baggage" we carry with us of preconceived notions, we might be able to communicate more openly with others and realize that we need their trust and understanding as much as they need ours. (Scholer, n.d.)

Don Schwager quotes “Jesus gives them power to heal and cast out evil spirits,” by Cyril of Alexandria (376-444 AD).

"The grace bestowed upon the holy apostles is worthy of all admiration. But the bountifulness of the Giver surpasses all praise and admiration. He gives them, as I said, his own glory. They receive authority over the evil spirits. They reduce to nothing the pride of the devil that was so highly exalted and arrogant. They render ineffectual the demon's wickedness. By the might and efficacy of the Holy Spirit, burning them as if they were on fire, they make the devil come forth with groans and weeping from those whom he had possessed... "He glorified his disciples, therefore, by giving them authority and power over the evil spirits and over sicknesses. Did he honor them without reason and make them famous without any logical cause? How can this be true? It was necessary, most necessary, that they should be able to work miracles, having been publicly appointed ministers of sacred proclamations. By means of their works, they then could convince men that they were the ministers of God and mediators of all beneath the heaven. The apostles then could invite them all to reconciliation and justification by faith and point out the way of salvation and of life that is this justification." (excerpt from COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILY 47) (Schwager, n.d.)

The Word Among Us Meditation on Mark 6:7-13 comments that Jesus was purposely teaching the disciples to put their trust in him. He knew how easy it is to forget about relying on him when we feel comfortable and all our needs are met. By putting the disciples in a position where they had to trust God for their basic needs, he was giving them the chance to strengthen their faith.

But the truth is, you’re never really unprepared. You have the Spirit within you! He can help you find the right words to say and give you the courage to say them. He can even smooth over any mistakes you might think you made and give you the humility to try again. All he wants is for you, like these disciples, to open your mouth and try. With time and practice, you’ll get better and better at it.

“Lord, thank you for equipping me to share your good news!” (Meditation on Mark 6:7-13, n.d.)

Friar Jude Winkler comments that the author of Hebrews contrasts the theophany on Mt. Sinai with how we approach God face to face with the angels and saints through a New Covenant ratified in the Blood of Jesus. The twelve are sent to proclaim the New Covenant trusting in Providence to provide for their needs. Friar Jude reminds us that God chose people as coworkers to complete the mission through the community of the Church.

Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, introduces Rabbi Nahum Ward-Lev who considers how the Hebrew prophets warned against idolatry, cautioning against the pursuit of power and control instead of trust in the living presence of God. 

The biblical prophets called out the many false idols that people grab hold of in attempts to feel substantial, secure, and in control. These idols include power, wealth, fame, beauty, knowledge, and possessions. For the prophets, these idols were a double abomination. First, people inevitably resort to multiple forms of oppression—lies, manipulation, bribery, forced labor, theft, murder—in pursuit of these idols. Second, bowing down to these false deities ultimately distances people from Living Presence (God) and from life itself. (Rohr, n.d.)

Bishop Mariann Budde, in her homily, A Service of Prayer for the Nation, commented 

Our Scriptures are quite clear about this—that God is never impressed with prayers when actions are not informed by them. Nor does God spare us from the consequences of our deeds which always, in the end, matter more than the words we pray. (Rohr, n.d.)

We are exhorted to examine our commitment to the Covenant and our openness to surrender to Providence to complete our mission.

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