Author Archives: Father Steven Allen

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Matthew You can listen to an audio podcast of this post at https://www.spreaker.com/user/youngfaithradio/matt5wed_1 In today’s Gospel reading, the Lord Jesus Christ teaches us about the necessity of perseverance in the work of salvation. At … Continue reading →

Monday of the Fifth Week of Matthew You can listen to an audio podcast of this post at https://www.spreaker.com/user/youngfaithradio/matt5mon  In the Gospel today, the Lord reproaches the Pharisees for distorting the meaning of the Sabbath rest: At that time, Jesus went … Continue reading →

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Matthew  In today’s Gospel, the Lord invites us to cast off the heavy burden of sin and take up the light yoke of His commandments:  All things are delivered unto me of my Father: … Continue reading →

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Matthew  You can listen to an audio podcast of this post at https://www.spreaker.com/user/youngfaithradio/matt4tues The reading from the Holy Gospel today is Matthew 11: 16 – 20.  The Lord said: But whereunto shall I liken this … Continue reading →

Thursday of the Third Week of Matthew Listen to an audio podcast of this recording at https://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-shall-be-made-known-thursday-of-the-third-week-of-matthew–60663299 In today’s reading from the Holy Gospel, the Lord assures His faithful ones that their struggles will not be in vain: The Lord … Continue reading →

Wednesday of the Third Week of Matthew Listen to an audio podcast of this post at https://www.spreaker.com/user/youngfaithradio/matt3wed_2 In today’s Gospel, the Lord promises His disciples that they who endure to the end shall be saved: The Lord said to His … Continue reading →

Saturday of the Second Week of Matthew In today’s reading from the Apostolos, St. Paul tells us flat out that no human being is naturally pleasing to God or can become so by earthly means. Brethren: Now we know that what … Continue reading →

Tuesday of the Second Week of Matthew Listen to an audio podcast of this post at https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-not-to-get-fooled-tuesday-of-the-second-week-of-matthew–60579186 Today’s reading from the Holy Gospel is Matthew 7: 15-21   The Lord said:  Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s … Continue reading →

Monday of the Second Week of Matthew Listen to an audio podcast of this post at https://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-fret-monday-of-the-2nd-week-of-matthew–60565901 Today’s reading from the Holy Gospel is Matthew 6: 31-34, 7: 9-11  The Lord said: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we … Continue reading →

Pentecost Week – Friday of the First Week of Matthew Listen to an audio podcast of this post at https://www.spreaker.com/episode/virtue-above-nature-friday-of-the-first-week-of-matthew–50236642 In today’s Gospel, Our Lord continues His Sermon on the Mount, the charter of Gospel perfection. Again, ye have heard … Continue reading →