SEXTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 2026

El salmo 118 proclama dichoso al hombre que hace la voluntad del Señor y lo busca de todo corazón guardando sus preceptos. Este domingo, la Palabra de Dios nos invita a conocer la voluntad del Señor y a ponerla en práctica en nuestro día a día. El libro del Eclesiástico que hemos leído hoy nos recuerda que cumplir la voluntad del Señor es una tarea que depende de nosotros y de nuestra libertad. En el Evangelio, Jesús nos recuerda que no ha venido a abolir la Ley, sino a cumplirla plenamente.

Él es el nuevo Moisés que comparte los mandamientos con su pueblo. Jesús amplía esos mandamientos y ayuda a sus oyentes a estar pendientes de los pequeños detalles, ya que, si no se observan con cuidado, pueden llevar a la persona a olvidarse de cumplirlos y cometer grandes pecados.

Para Jesús, no se trata solo de no matar, sino de establecer relaciones cordials y amables con los demás, ya que el mero hecho de enfadarse, insultar o despreciar a alguien constituye un delito por el que se puede llevar a alguien al tribunal. Presenta la reconciliación como un valor importante en

la vida del cristiano, que debe buscar por todos los medios estar en paz con sus hermanos y evitar que los pleitos se agraven y terminen en los tribunales. Advierte que el adulterio comienza con el hecho de mirar a una persona con deseo, pues así se están transgrediendo los límites del respeto

a la persona. Invita a quienes se han comprometido en matrimonio a respetar su unión y permanecer unidos hasta que la muerte los separe. Por último, hace una invitación a no jurar, a que la palabra sea verdadera y creíble, y no necesite ser justificada con ningún juramento. La palabra debe bastar para ser creída.

Algunas preguntas para reflexionar: ¿A qué te invita la Palabra de Dios hoy? ¿Hay alguna persona a quien debas perdonar o a quien necesites pedirle perdón para reconciliarte? ¿Estás respetando tu matrimonio y hacienda lo posible por ser fiel? ¿Algún día has sido infiel con la mirada o con los pensamientos? ¿Qué palabras usas para referirte a los demás, especialmente a aquellos con  quienes no tienes buenas relaciones?

P. Luis Segura M.S.C.

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SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 2026

Psalm 118 proclaims that the man who does the will of the Lord is blessed, as is the one who keeps his precepts and seeks him with all his heart. This Sunday, the Word of God invites us to know and put into practice the will of the Lord in our daily lives. The Book of Sirach, which we read today, reminds us that fulfilling the will of the Lord depends on us and our freedom, not on God. In the Gospel, Jesus reminds us that he has not come to abolish the Law, but to fulfil it.

He is like the new Moses, sharing the commandments with his people. He expands on these commandments, helping his listeners to pay attention to the small details that, if not observed carefully, can cause them to forget the commandments and commit great sins.

For Jesus, it is not only a question of not killing, but also of establishing cordial and kind relations with others. For him, the simple fact of becoming angry with someone, insulting them or calling them a

fool is a crime that makes the person worthy of being taken to court. Jesus presents reconciliation as an important Christian value, and says that Christians must seek to be at peace with their brethren in all circumstances, and prevent lawsuits from escalating and ending in court. He warns that adultery begins with looking at a person with desire because this transgresses the limits of respect for that person. He encourages married couples to honor their commitment to each other and to stay together until death separates them. Finally, he asks us not to swear, but to speak truthfully so that our words do not need to be justified by any oath. One word should suffice.

Here are a few questions to ponder: What does the word of God invite you to do today? Is there anyone you should forgive, or anyone you need to ask for forgiveness and reconciliation? Are you respecting your marriage and doing your best to remain faithful? Have you ever been unfaithful with your eyes or thoughts towards someone? How do you talk about others, especially those with whom you have difficult relationships?

Fr. Luis Segura M.S.C.

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A

So, my friends, we continue with the next verse of the Sermon on the Mount with Matthew 5, verse 17.  Remember that Matthew is writing mostly to Jews who are knowledgeable in Scripture and the Law.  Today’s Gospel begins with Jesus telling his disciples:  “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets.  I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.”

In today’s Gospel, it's easy to see that Jesus was fired up and very upset with the shenanigans of the Scribes and Pharisees.  “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.”  He purposely exaggerates some of his statements to emphasize his teaching:

·       If your eye causes you to sin, tear it out.

·       If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off…..

The Scribes and Pharisees were very good at pointing fingers and accusing others of being sinful while at the same time, never looking in the mirror.  Today Jesus makes it clear that the Ten Commandments are not for other people.  They're not for us to judge others by.   Rather, these commandments are for us to follow.

For example, Jesus did not say:  "If your brother did something against you."

He said:  "If you did anything against your brother – you go and make amends for the wrong you did to them before you come to the altar of the Lord."  Big difference…

As mentioned earlier, Jesus came to fulfill the Law by teaching the intent of the Ten Commandments – not the 613 Rabbinic Laws which the Scribes and Pharisees promoted.

On divorce, Jesus took issue with Rabbinic Law which said:  "Whoever divorces his wife must give her a bill of divorce."   This law stated that a man could divorce his wife if she lost favor with her husband.   Falling out of favor could literally mean spoiling a meal or making the coffee too strong !  (By the way, there were no provisions for a wife to divorce her husband.)

It's no wonder why Jesus so often called the Scribes and Pharisees 'Hypocrites.'

My friends, as always, the focus of Jesus' teaching is love.  Love of God; love of one another.  Treat everyone with kindness. 

He teaches that it is wrong to play with words and speaking ambiguously to others.  Making one thing sound like it could possibly mean something else.  That would be deception. 

As Jesus said:  “Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,' and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’”

When Jesus spoke, his words were clear so that everyone could understand.  His teaching was plain and straightforward:

“Love God with all your heart.

Love one another as I love you…”