Saturday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
Matthew 5:33-37
Don’t swear but act — live in truth, not illusion

Jesus teaches us something powerful: Let your “yes” be yes and your “no,” no (cf. Mt 5:37). Don’t swear — act. Don’t mask the truth — live it.

To live in truth is to live in freedom. It gives your life a foundation. But how often do we say things just to fit in, to please others, to avoid discomfort? This kind of duplicity erodes our sense of identity. It creates confusion — not only in others, but within ourselves. We lose transparency, and slowly, we lose our identity. The Lord calls us to be honest — not flawless, but real. To admit our mistakes, not to hide them. He wants us whole, not split in two.

Some say, “It’s just a little lie.” But small lies pile up, like dust on a window — eventually, we can’t see clearly. Lies wound relationships, corrode trust, and isolate us. And worst of all, we can begin to lie to ourselves. Let’s ask for the grace to be people of integrity, who reject falsehood and speak truth with love — even when it costs us.

There is one witness who sees our hearts: God. But He is not a harsh judge waiting to catch us in failure. He is a loving Father who delights in our freedom. Following Christ is not about ticking boxes or fearing punishment — it’s about walking in truth, with courage, as children of the light.

So don’t swear—act. Let our life speak. Let our truth shine. And remember: we were made for the truth, because we were made for love.
Amen.

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