June 20, 2026
Saturday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34

Today is Saturday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. Traditionally, the Church dedicates Saturdays in a special way to the honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Gospel passage from Saint Matthew continues the Sermon on the Mount. In this part of the discourse, Jesus teaches His disciples the right orientation of values and offers consolation to those burdened by anxiety.

In life, we are constantly called to make choices. When faced with the choice between the eternal riches that faith offers and the fleeting wealth of this world, we often, out of concern for survival, opt to pursue worldly gain—sometimes even abandoning the eternal values that faith bestows. At times, we may desire both: to cling to the treasure of faith while still possessing earthly riches. Yet Jesus tells us plainly: “No one can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth” (cf. Mt 6:24). For we frequently find ourselves in situations where both cannot be held together.

When such a dilemma arises, anxiety takes hold, for we do not know which path to choose. It is precisely then that we must recall the words of Jesus. He says to us: “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear” (cf. Mt 6:25). And He consoles us further: “Your heavenly Father knows all that you need. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil” (cf. Mt 6:33–34).

O God, strength of those who hope in you, graciously hear our pleas, and, since without you mortal frailty can do nothing, grant us always the help of your grace, that in following your commands we may please you by our resolve and our deeds. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever

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