07-Jan-2026 | Week 1 - 2026

The Holy Nativity Feast

Matthew 16:24-28
Deny Yourself
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works. Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”
Commentary
“Every young man and woman, who give their youth to Christ, will never become old. Every strong person who gives his strength to Christ, will never be weakened. Every rich person who gives his riches to Christ from the heart, will never become poor.”

~ Fr Matthew the Poor

Reflection
Question 1
What are some things that are holding us back from our past that is hindering us to make goals for the future?