月度归档： 2026年7月

August 6, 2026
The Transfiguration of the Lord
Gospel: Mt 17:1-9

Today is Thursday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time. The Church celebrates today the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The recently published Roman Missal introduces this feast as follows: The Transfiguration of the Lord on Mount Tabor was intended to strengthen the faith of the disciples, because the hour of trial was at hand: the Son of Man would be delivered unto death, and what human eyes could see was only weakness, humiliation, and suffering. Yet beyond the shame of the Cross lies the light and glory of the Resurrection, which the Transfiguration reveals. It shows to the disciples, and to us, the divinity of Christ—He is Light from Light—and prefigures the glory of heaven.

Today, the passage from the Gospel of Saint Matthew presents to us the feast of Jesus’ Transfiguration on the mountain. I would like to take this opportunity to offer some reflections.

First, Matthew tells us that Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. He was transfigured before them; His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as light. (cf. Mt 17:1-2)

Today, Jesus did not take all His disciples up the mountain, but only a part of them—certain of the disciples whom He had first called: Peter, James, and John. We know that Peter was a fisherman; when Jesus called them, they were casting nets into the sea (cf. Mt 3:18). James and his brother John, together with Peter, were the three disciples most beloved by Jesus. In several scenes of Jesus’ public life, only they were with Him. For example: the raising of the daughter of Jairus (cf. Mt 9:18-26); the Transfiguration of Jesus (cf. Mt 17:1-8); and the agony of Jesus in prayer at the Garden of Gethsemane (cf. Mt 26:36-46)—they kept watch at the side of Jesus Christ. They were therefore the three most intimate disciples of Jesus, who were with Him almost at every moment.

Today, Jesus took Peter, John, and James up the mountain, not to admire its beautiful scenery, but to pray. We know that the mountain is a place of God’s presence. For God called Moses up the mountain to speak with him (cf. Ex 19:20-25), and it was upon the mountain that He gave Moses the tablets of the covenant (cf. Ex 24:12-17). Thus the mountain became a sign of God’s presence. Jesus even led them away, for a time, from this world which is passing away, into the world of God.

Next, Matthew tells us that on the mountain, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with Jesus. (cf. Mt 17:3-4) Luke tells us that they appeared in glory, speaking of the departure of Jesus, which He was to fulfill in Jerusalem (cf. Lk 9:31). Peter, enraptured by such a vision, said: “Lord, it is good that we are here. If You wish, I will make three tents here, one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (ibid.; cf. Mt 17:3-4) This reflects our own reality, for we too often delight in those beautiful moments when God is with us, and we long to dwell with Jesus. What Peter sought to do was to erect three tents; he did not put up a tent for himself, nor for James, nor for John, but for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. Clearly, he desired to be with Jesus and the ancient patriarchs; he yearned to remain in the world of God.

Today, the Church invites us, by looking upon Jesus on the holy mountain with eyes of faith as He manifests His radiant countenance to the three disciples whom He loved, to become ourselves, in every time and place, conformed to Jesus Christ, so as to manifest the loving face of God to all creation, just as Jesus Himself did. Yet, because of original sin, we frequently fall into weakness. Let us therefore, together with Peter, James, and his brother John, and united with all our brothers and sisters who celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus today, raise our prayer to God:

O God, who in the glorious Transfiguration
of your Only Begotten Son
confirmed the mysteries of faith by the witness of the Fathers
and wonderfully prefigured our full adoption to sonship,
grant, we pray, to your servants,
that, listening to the voice of your beloved Son,
we may merit to become co-heirs with him.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

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Cum Approbatione Ecclesiastica

2026年8月5日
常年期第十八周星期三
羅馬聖母大殿奉獻日（自由紀念）
福音：瑪15:21-28

今天是常年期第十八周星期三。教會在今天羅馬聖母大殿奉獻日的自由紀念敬禮日。最近出版的羅馬彌撒經書是這樣介紹這個自由紀念敬禮日的: 西元431年，厄弗所大公會議宣佈童貞榮福瑪利亞為天主之母（Theotokos）；不久之後，教宗西斯篤三世將重建後的羅馬聖母大殿奉獻，以示對她的敬禮。根據傳統，該大殿的所在地最初是由一場發生於羅馬盛夏八月五日的奇跡性降雪所指示的，因而獲得了“雪地聖母”（Our Lady of the Snows）的名號。這座大殿被認為是獻給童貞榮福瑪利亞最重要的教堂，其奉獻日更新了我們與羅馬的聯繫。

今天，取自聖瑪竇福音的經文給我們展現了耶穌途經提洛和漆冬的時候，祂與客納罕婦人之間的一番對話。讓我們試著進行一些反思。

首先，瑪竇告訴我們：耶穌正路過提洛和漆冬（參看：瑪15:21）聖經學家格雷厄姆·H·特韋爾特裡（Graham H. Twelftree）認為：耶穌並沒有去到提洛和漆冬，而是去到海的對岸。這與今天事情發生的地點完全契合，因為我們知道，提洛是一個位於以色列阿卡以北23英里的地中海城市。

隨後，瑪竇告訴我們：有一個客納罕婦人來到耶穌跟前，她替她的女兒懇求耶穌，希望耶穌能使她的女兒不再受到魔鬼的糾纏（參看：瑪15:22）這與我們當下生活中遇到的情況相似。因為我們時常會因生活中的各種需要向他人尋求説明。當我們向他們尋求幫助時，我們時常會遭遇到兩種結果：當我們遇到樂善好施的人時，我們便能經由他們的無私付出，獲得我們渴望得到的部分或全部援助；當我們遇到那些在一切事上冷淡的人時，他們如同福音中，耶穌的門徒一樣（參看：瑪15:22-24）無論我們如何向他們尋求幫助，他們都不願意向我們尋求幫助，因為在他們看來，只要自己能吃飽穿暖就足夠了。

最後，瑪竇講述了耶穌與這客納罕婦人之間的對話（參看：瑪15:23-28）我們能從這客納罕婦人的身上看到慈母教會的預像。當她的子女深受魔鬼和來自陰間使者的束縛時，她猶如一個慈母，為那些受困於罪惡之中的子女祈求耶穌，好使富於仁慈的主基督，藉著教會為此獻上的哀禱，將那些“以色列家迷失的羊”（參看：瑪15:24）重新聚集起來，使他們在天主聖三的共融中，重新聚集在一起。我們原生活在罪惡及死亡之中，本不該得到天主的憐憫，富於仁慈的天主，“祂曾使那不認識罪的，替我們成了罪，好使我們在祂內成為天主的正義。”（參看：格後5:21）如此，為一切在信仰中信靠基督，隨從天主聖神的引導，依靠天主聖神，致死出自肉性的妄動的人，他便成了天主的子女，他的信德，便會如同這客納罕婦人一樣，對天主始終存有信心，他定能擁有這客納罕婦人一樣的謙卑之心（參看：瑪15:25-27），得到天主賞賜給他的一切恩寵，他必能由罪惡及死亡中得到解脫（參看：瑪15:28）如此，當他結束此生時，必能獲得永生。

我們原生活在罪惡及死亡之中，本不該得到天主的憐憫，富於仁慈的天主，“祂曾使那不認識罪的，替我們成了罪，好使我們在祂內成為天主的正義。”（參看：格後5:21）如此，為一切在信仰中信靠基督，隨從天主聖神的引導，依靠天主聖神，致死出自肉性的妄動的人，他便成了天主的子女，他的信德，便會如同這客納罕婦人一樣，對天主始終存有信心，他定能擁有這客納罕婦人一樣的謙卑之心（參看：瑪15:25-27），得到天主賞賜給他的一切恩寵，他必能由罪惡及死亡中得到解脫（參看：瑪15:28）如此，當他結束此生時，必能獲得永生。

在此羅馬聖母大殿奉獻日，讓我們偕同在羅馬的神長們，一起向天主獻上祈禱：

上主，求祢降臨眷顧祢的僕人，廣施祢永恆的仁慈，俯聽他們的祈禱；他們既以祢為造物主和主宰而歡欣，求祢更新祢所創造的，並護佑祢所重生的。借著祢的子，我們的主耶穌基督，祢和祂及聖神，是天主，永生永王。亞孟。

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Cum Approbatione Ecclesiastica

2026年8月5日
常年期第十八周星期三
罗马圣母大殿奉献日（自由纪念）
福音：玛15:21-28

今天是常年期第十八周星期三。教会在今天庆祝罗马圣母大殿奉献日的自由纪念敬礼日。最近出版的罗马弥撒经书是这样介绍这个自由纪念敬礼日的: 公元431年，厄弗所大公会议宣布童贞荣福玛利亚为天主之母（Theotokos）；不久之后，教宗西斯笃三世将重建后的罗马圣母大殿奉献，以示对她的敬礼。根据传统，该大殿的所在地最初是由一场发生于罗马盛夏八月五日的奇迹性降雪所指示的，因而获得了“雪地圣母”（Our Lady of the Snows）的名号。这座大殿被认为是献给童贞荣福玛利亚最重要的教堂，其奉献日更新了我们与罗马的联系。

今天，取自圣玛窦福音的经文给我们展现了耶稣途经提洛和漆冬的时候，祂与客纳罕妇人之间的一番对话。让我们试着进行一些反思。

首先，玛窦告诉我们：耶稣正路过提洛和漆冬（参看：玛15:21）圣经学家格雷厄姆·H·特韦尔特里（Graham H. Twelftree）认为：耶稣并没有去到提洛和漆冬，而是去到海的对岸。这与今天事情发生的地点完全契合，因为我们知道，提洛是一个位于以色列阿卡以北23英里的地中海城市。

随后，玛窦告诉我们：有一个客纳罕妇人来到耶稣跟前，她替她的女儿恳求耶稣，希望耶稣能使她的女儿不再受到魔鬼的纠缠（参看：玛15:22）这与我们当下生活中遇到的情况相似。因为我们时常会因生活中的各种需要向他人寻求帮助。当我们向他们寻求帮助时，我们时常会遭遇到两种结果：当我们遇到乐善好施的人时，我们便能经由他们的无私付出，获得我们渴望得到的部分或全部援助；当我们遇到那些在一切事上冷淡的人时，他们如同福音中，耶稣的门徒一样（参看：玛15:22-24）无论我们如何向他们寻求帮助，他们都不愿意向我们寻求帮助，因为在他们看来，只要自己能吃饱穿暖就足够了。

最后，玛窦讲述了耶稣与这客纳罕妇人之间的对话（参看：玛15:23-28）我们能从这客纳罕妇人的身上看到慈母教会的预像。当她的子女深受魔鬼和来自阴间使者的束缚时，她犹如一个慈母，为那些受困于罪恶之中的子女祈求耶稣，好使富于仁慈的主基督，藉着教会为此献上的哀祷，将那些“以色列家迷失的羊”（参看：玛15:24）重新聚集起来，使他们在天主圣三的共融中，重新聚集在一起。我们原生活在罪恶及死亡之中，本不该得到天主的怜悯，富于仁慈的天主，“祂曾使那不认识罪的，替我们成了罪，好使我们在祂内成为天主的正义。”（参看：格后5:21）如此，为一切在信仰中信靠基督，随从天主圣神的引导，依靠天主圣神，致死出自肉性的妄动的人，他便成了天主的子女，他的信德，便会如同这客纳罕妇人一样，对天主始终存有信心，他定能拥有这客纳罕妇人一样的谦卑之心（参看：玛15:25-27），得到天主赏赐给他的一切恩宠，他必能由罪恶及死亡中得到解脱（参看：玛15:28）如此，当他结束此生时，必能获得永生。

我们原生活在罪恶及死亡之中，本不该得到天主的怜悯，富于仁慈的天主，“祂曾使那不认识罪的，替我们成了罪，好使我们在祂内成为天主的正义。”（参看：格后5:21）如此，为一切在信仰中信靠基督，随从天主圣神的引导，依靠天主圣神，致死出自肉性的妄动的人，他便成了天主的子女，他的信德，便会如同这客纳罕妇人一样，对天主始终存有信心，他定能拥有这客纳罕妇人一样的谦卑之心（参看：玛15:25-27），得到天主赏赐给他的一切恩宠，他必能由罪恶及死亡中得到解脱（参看：玛15:28）如此，当他结束此生时，必能获得永生。

在此罗马圣母大殿奉献日，让我们偕同在罗马的神长们，一起向天主献上祈祷：

上主，求祢降临眷顾祢的仆人，广施祢永恒的仁慈，俯听他们的祈祷；他们既以祢为造物主和主宰而欢欣，求祢更新祢所创造的，并护佑祢所重生的。藉着祢的子，我们的主耶稣基督，祢和祂及圣神，是天主，永生永王。亚孟。

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Cum Approbatione Ecclesiastica

August 5, 2026
Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome
Gospel: Matthew 15:21–28

Today is Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time. The Church observes today as the Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. The recently published Roman Missal introduces this Optional Memorial as follows: In 431, the Council of Ephesus declared the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the Mother of God (Theotokos). Shortly afterwards, Pope Sixtus III dedicated the rebuilt Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome in her honour. According to tradition, the site of the basilica was originally indicated by a miraculous snowfall on 5 August, in the midst of the Roman summer, thus earning it the title “Our Lady of the Snows.” This basilica is regarded as the foremost church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and its dedication day renews our bond with Rome.

Today’s passage from the Gospel of Matthew presents to us a dialogue between Jesus and the Canaanite woman as He passes through the region of Tyre and Sidon. Let us offer some reflections.

First, Matthew tells us that Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon (cf. Mt 15:21). Biblical scholar Graham H. Twelvetrees holds that Jesus did not actually enter Tyre and Sidon but went to the area across the sea. This accords well with the location of the events described today, for we know that Tyre was a Mediterranean city situated twenty-three miles north of Acre in Israel.

Next, Matthew tells us that a Canaanite woman came to Jesus, crying out on behalf of her daughter, begging Him to free her child from the torment of a demon (cf. Mt 15:22). This mirrors situations we encounter in our own lives. For we often turn to others for help amid the various needs of daily life. When we seek assistance from them, we commonly meet with two kinds of responses: when we encounter those who are generous and open-hearted, we receive, through their selfless giving, part or all of the aid we long for; but when we meet those who are indifferent in all things, they are like the disciples in today’s Gospel (cf. Mt 15:22–24)—no matter how earnestly we plead, they are unwilling to help, for in their eyes, so long as they themselves have enough to eat and wear, that suffices.

Finally, Matthew recounts the dialogue between Jesus and this Canaanite woman (cf. Mt 15:23–28). In this woman we can see a prefigurement of Holy Mother Church. When her children are held fast by the devil and the powers of the netherworld, she, like a tender mother, intercedes with Jesus for those sons and daughters ensnared in sin, so that the Lord Christ, who is rich in mercy, might—through the supplications offered by the Church—gather once more those “lost sheep of the house of Israel” (cf. Mt 15:24) and unite them together in the communion of the Most Holy Trinity. We who once lived in sin and death were by right undeserving of God’s mercy; yet God, who is rich in mercy, “made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (cf. 2 Cor 5:21). Thus, for all who in faith trust in Christ, who follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, rely upon the Holy Spirit, and mortify the deeds of the flesh, they become children of God. Their faith, like that of this Canaanite woman, will remain steadfastly confident in God. They shall surely possess a humility like hers (cf. Mt 15:25–27), receive every grace bestowed by God, and be delivered from sin and death (cf. Mt 15:28). And so, when they come to the end of this earthly life, they shall attain eternal life.

We who once lived in sin and death were by right undeserving of God’s mercy; yet God, who is rich in mercy, “made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (cf. 2 Cor 5:21). Thus, for all who in faith trust in Christ, who follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, rely upon the Holy Spirit, and mortify the deeds of the flesh, they become children of God. Their faith, like that of this Canaanite woman, will remain steadfastly confident in God. They shall surely possess a humility like hers (cf. Mt 15:25–27), receive every grace bestowed by God, and be delivered from sin and death (cf. Mt 15:28). And so, when they come to the end of this earthly life, they shall attain eternal life.

On this feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome, let us join with the shepherds of the Church in Rome and raise our prayers to God:

Draw near to your servants, O Lord,
and answer their prayers with unceasing kindness,
that, for those who glory in you as their Creator and guide,
you may restore what you have created
and keep safe what you have restored.
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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Cum Approbatione Ecclesiastica

2026年8月4日
聖若翰·瑪利亞·維雅內（紀念）
福音：瑪15:1-2,10-14

今天是常年期第十八周星期二。教會在今天慶祝聖若翰·瑪利亞·維雅內的紀念日。最近出版的羅馬彌撒經書是這樣介紹這位聖人的：聖若翰·瑪利亞·維亞內（1786-1859年）生於法國里昂。儘管他在修道院的學業倍感艱辛，但他最終還是領受了司鐸聖職（晉鐸），並在阿爾斯（Ars）擔任了四十二年的本堂神父。儘管遭遇諸多反對，他仍成功革新了當地堂區。他每天在告解亭中聆聽告解長達十六個小時，並將自己的生活完全以至聖聖體為中心。教宗庇護十二世將他欽定為堂區司鐸的主保聖人。

今天，取自聖瑪竇福音的經文給我們講述了耶穌和法利賽人之間的一番爭論，我願意借此紀念日，提供一些反思。

聖史瑪竇告訴我們：今天，耶穌和法利賽人之間起了爭執。法利賽人指責耶穌的門徒在吃飯之前不洗手。（參看：瑪15:1-2）在他們看來，洗手是一種取潔行為，因為人不可避免地會遇到外邦人，所以，如果不潔淨自己，那就是不潔的。可是，在耶穌看來，這些只是外在的，祂更關注的是發自內心的污穢。祂說：“不是入於口的，使人污穢，而是出於口的，才使人污穢。”（參看：瑪15:11）這便是耶穌和法利賽人在潔與不潔問題上的爭論焦點。

或許，我們會覺得困惑，哪些才是出於口的污穢呢？我們能從聖史馬爾谷的相似記述中看到耶穌的教導：“從他心中出來的，是些邪念的思想，淫蕩，偷盜，謀殺，通姦，貪婪，怨恨，誆騙，放蕩，嫉妒，褻瀆，自大，愚笨。能污穢人的，就是這些從人內出來的惡。”（參看：谷7:21-23）我們從耶穌的話中看到耶穌所列舉的許多邪念思想，以及人心中的惡念。這些惡念不斷撕裂我們與天主的關係。因為在起初，天主所創造的一切，樣樣都好。我們每個人都是天主按照自己的肖像造成的。可是，由於原祖父母的背命，我們每個人自出離母胎的時候，就沾染上了原罪，罪會使我們每個人變得不自由，更會使我們每個人變得醜陋。

今天，在許多天主子民中間，也存在這樣的一個現象：在他們看來，只要領受了吾主耶穌基督的洗禮，一次而又永久洗淨自己的原罪，以及本罪帶來的污穢，自己就能永遠潔淨了。我想對持有這樣想法的天主子民說：我們生活在此變幻塵世，仍要與這個正在消逝的世界共存，這個正在消逝的世界會繼續引誘我們犯罪，使我們的心中生出各種惡念。我們所吃的食物，不會讓我們的心中產生各種惡念，我們遇到的各種事情，我們所處的環境會使我們做出各種決定，一旦我們做出各種決定，我們就有作惡的風險。我們就會繼續使天主所創造的世界受創。

在此聖若翰·瑪利亞·維雅內的紀念日。讓我們一起向天主獻上祈禱：

全能仁慈的天主，祢使聖若翰·維雅內的牧靈工作，非凡出色。求祢使我們藉著他的轉禱，效法他的德表，以慈愛為基督贏得兄弟姐妹，偕同他們一起獲享永遠的光榮。藉著祢的子，我們的主耶穌基督，祂和祢及聖神，是天主，永生永王。亞孟。

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2026年8月4日
圣若翰·玛利亚·维雅内（纪念）
福音：玛15:1-2,10-14

今天是常年期第十八周星期二。教会在今天庆祝圣若翰·玛利亚·维雅内的纪念日。最近出版的罗马弥撒经书是这样介绍这位圣人的：圣若翰·玛利亚·维亚内（1786-1859年）生于法国里昂。尽管他在修道院的学业倍感艰辛，但他最终还是领受了司铎圣职（晋铎），并在阿尔斯（Ars）担任了四十二年的本堂神父。尽管遭遇诸多反对，他仍成功革新了当地堂区。他每天在告解亭中聆听告解长达十六个小时，并将自己的生活完全以至圣圣体为中心。教宗庇护十二世将他钦定为堂区司铎的主保圣人。

今天，取自圣玛窦福音的经文给我们讲述了耶稣和法利赛人之间的一番争论，我愿意借此纪念日，提供一些反思。

圣史玛窦告诉我们：今天，耶稣和法利赛人之间起了争执。法利赛人指责耶稣的门徒在吃饭之前不洗手。（参看：玛15:1-2）在他们看来，洗手是一种取洁行为，因为人不可避免地会遇到外邦人，所以，如果不洁净自己，那就是不洁的。可是，在耶稣看来，这些只是外在的，祂更关注的是发自内心的污秽。祂说：“不是入于口的，使人污秽，而是出于口的，才使人污秽。”（参看：玛15:11）这便是耶稣和法利赛人在洁与不洁问题上的争论焦点。

或许，我们会觉得困惑，哪些才是出于口的污秽呢？我们能从圣史马尔谷的相似记述中看到耶稣的教导：“从他心中出来的，是些邪念的思想，淫荡，偷盗，谋杀，通奸，贪婪，怨恨，诓骗，放荡，嫉妒，亵渎，自大，愚笨。能污秽人的，就是这些从人内出来的恶。”（参看：谷7:21-23）我们从耶稣的话中看到耶稣所列举的许多邪念思想，以及人心中的恶念。这些恶念不断撕裂我们与天主的关系。因为在起初，天主所创造的一切，样样都好。我们每个人都是天主按照自己的肖像造成的。可是，由于原祖父母的背命，我们每个人自出离母胎的时候，就沾染上了原罪，罪会使我们每个人变得不自由，更会使我们每个人变得丑陋。

今天，在许多天主子民中间，也存在这样的一个现象：在他们看来，只要领受了吾主耶稣基督的洗礼，一次而又永久洗净自己的原罪，以及本罪带来的污秽，自己就能永远洁净了。我想对持有这样想法的天主子民说：我们生活在此变幻尘世，仍要与这个正在消逝的世界共存，这个正在消逝的世界会继续引诱我们犯罪，使我们的心中生出各种恶念。我们所吃的食物，不会让我们的心中产生各种恶念，我们遇到的各种事情，我们所处的环境会使我们做出各种决定，一旦我们做出各种决定，我们就有作恶的风险。我们就会继续使天主所创造的世界受创。

在此圣若翰·玛利亚·维雅内的纪念日。让我们一起向天主献上祈祷：

全能仁慈的天主，祢使圣若翰·维雅内的牧灵工作，非凡出色。求祢使我们藉着他的转祷，效法他的德表，以慈爱为基督赢得兄弟姐妹，偕同他们一起获享永远的光荣。藉着祢的子，我们的主耶稣基督，祂和祢及圣神，是天主，永生永王。亚孟。

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August 4, 2026
Memorial of Saint John Vianney
Gospel: Matthew 15:1-2, 10-14

Today is Tuesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time. The Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint John Vianney. The recently published Roman Missal introduces this saint as follows:

Saint Jean-Marie (John-Baptiste-Marie) Vianney (1786-1859) was born at Lyons (France) and, despite finding his seminary studies difficult, he was ordained a priest and spent forty-two years as Curé (parish priest) of Ars. Despite encountering much opposition, he reformed the parish, spending up to sixteen hours a day in the confessional and centring his life on the Holy Eucharist. Pius XII named him patron of parish clergy.
Today, the passage from the Gospel of Matthew tells us about a dispute between Jesus and the Pharisees. On this memorial, I would like to offer some reflections.

The Evangelist Matthew tells us that today, a dispute arose between Jesus and the Pharisees. The Pharisees accused Jesus’ disciples of not washing their hands before eating (cf. Mt 15:1-2). In their view, handwashing was a purification ritual. Because people inevitably came into contact with Gentiles, failing to purify oneself meant being unclean. However, in Jesus’ eyes, these are merely external. He is more concerned with the defilement that comes from the heart. He said, “It is not what enters the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth that defiles” (cf. Mt 15:11). This is the focal point of the dispute between Jesus and the Pharisees regarding cleanliness and uncleanness.

Perhaps we may be puzzled: what exactly constitutes the defilement that comes out of the mouth? We can see Jesus’ teaching in a similar account by the Evangelist Mark: “From within the human heart come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within, and they defile a person” (cf. Mk 7:21-23). From Jesus’ words, we see the many evil thoughts and wicked intentions of the human heart that He lists. These evil thoughts constantly tear at our relationship with God. For in the beginning, all that God created was very good. Each of us is made in the image and likeness of God. Yet, because of the disobedience of our first parents, each of us has been stained with original sin since the moment we left our mother’s womb. Sin makes us unfree, and it even makes us ugly.

Today, among many of the faithful, there exists a certain attitude: they believe that once they have received the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ, which cleanses original sin and the defilement of actual sins once and for all, they will remain clean forever. To those among the faithful who hold such a view, I wish to say: Living in this passing world, we still coexist with this fading world. This fading world continues to tempt us to sin, causing all kinds of evil thoughts to arise in our hearts. The food we eat does not produce evil thoughts in our hearts. Rather, the various things we encounter and the environments we are in cause us to make decisions. Once we make decisions, we run the risk of doing evil. Thus we continue to wound the world that God has created.

On this Memorial of Saint John Vianney, let us together offer our prayer to God:

Almighty and merciful God,
who made the Priest Saint John Vianney
wonderful in his pastoral zeal,
grant, we pray,
that through his intercession and example
we may in charity win brothers and sisters for Christ
and attain with them eternal glory.
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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2026年8月3日
常年期第十八周星期一
福音：瑪14:22-36

今天是常年期第十八周星期一。取自聖瑪竇福音的經文向我們展現了耶穌在夜間步行在水面之上的敘事。

在這段敘事中，我們看到的是一個獨自航行在大海之中，備受波濤衝擊的門徒團體。（參看：瑪14:24-27）這與我們當下的教會所遇到的境況相似。今天，我們的教會，常常遇到衝擊。有些衝擊來自教會外部，比如：世俗主義，消費主義，享樂主義，奢華主義，這一切給教會帶來衝擊。還有一些衝擊來自教會內部，因為在我們當下的教會內，有善人，也有惡人，有那些孤苦無依的人，也有患病的人，更有有從事各種職業，講各種語言，有著不同膚色，生活環境，教育背景各不相同的人，他們因與聖伯多祿宗徒的繼承人共融，形成了至一、至聖、至公、從宗徒傳下來的教會。在這個教會內，常常充斥著一些裂教者，比如最近聖座信理部宣告的裂教者：由馬塞爾·勒菲弗爾蒙席（Mons. Marcel Lefebvre）所發起的運動——聖庇護十世司鐸兄弟會及其成員（參看：《信理部關於聖庇護十世司鐸兄弟會的絕罰法令》Prot. N.99/2009）他們之所以選擇不服從聖伯多祿宗徒的繼承人，不願意與聖伯多祿宗徒的繼承人共融，我想，最主要的原因是因為他們不願服從天主聖神的指引，喜歡以自我為中心，更不願意接受天主的教會，在天主聖神的啟迪下召開的大公會議及其形成的決議和全部法令，以致那些按照他們的教導生活的基督徒，也因他們所做的一切，陷入永久喪亡的境地中。同樣，不可否認的是，在天主的教會內，也有許多忠於天主聖言，他們以實際行動，服從聖伯多祿宗徒的繼承人，他們遵照救主的訓示，按照天主聖神的旨意，與聖伯多祿宗徒的繼承人共融，更與那些與與聖伯多祿宗徒的繼承人共融的主教共融，給全體天主子民立下了榜樣。

令我印象深刻的是伯多祿和耶穌的對話，那時候，伯多祿向耶穌請求：“主，如果是祢，命令我在水上行走，往祢那裡去吧。”（參看：瑪14:28）那時候，他按照自己的想法，試圖驗證在這洶湧的波濤中遇到的是否就是那個他所熟悉的耶穌。耶穌的回答：“來吧。”（參看：瑪14:29）表明了祂的確定性，祂始終準備好扶助我們。只有我們真正接納祂，選擇與祂同行，我們就能找到平安和喜樂。

令我印象深刻的，還有一處，伯多祿因著遲疑，當他遇到一陣強勁的風，立刻就下沉了，於是，他喊說：“主，救救我！”（參看：瑪14:30）這也反映出我們遇到一些波折，或者一些不確定的因素的時候，我們的反應。因為那時候，我們也會退縮不前，甚至會抱怨天主對待我們的不公。在這裡，我想對那些抱怨天主不公的主內弟兄姐妹說：天主願意我們經受這些，是為了增強我們的信德，培養我們對祂的渴望，進而產生愛德。正如聖保祿宗徒教導的那樣：磨難生忍耐，忍耐生老練，老練生望德，望德不叫人蒙羞，因為天主的愛，借著所賜予我們的聖神，已傾注在我們心中了。（參看：羅5:2-5）如此，我們才能感受到祂的臨在。

上主，求祢降臨眷顧祢的僕人，廣施祢永恆的仁慈，俯聽他們的祈禱；他們既以祢為造物主和主宰而歡欣，求祢更新祢所創造的，並護佑祢所重生的。借著祢的子，我們的主耶穌基督，祢和祂及聖神，是天主，永生永王。亞孟。

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2026年8月3日
常年期第十八周星期一
福音：玛14:22-36

今天是常年期第十八周星期一。取自圣玛窦福音的经文向我们展现了耶稣在夜间步行在水面之上的叙事。

在这段叙事中，我们看到的是一个独自航行在大海之中，备受波涛冲击的门徒团体。（参看：玛14:24-27）这与我们当下的教会所遇到的境况相似。今天，我们的教会，常常遇到冲击。有些冲击来自教会外部，比如：世俗主义，消费主义，享乐主义，奢华主义，这一切给教会带来冲击。还有一些冲击来自教会内部，就是那些裂教者。近日，圣座信理部就某传统派兄弟会的裂教行为颁布了法令（参看：《信理部关于圣庇护十世司铎兄弟会的绝罚法令》Prot. N.99/2009），宣告其圣职人员处于裂教与绝罚状态。那些选择不服从圣伯多禄宗徒的继承人、不愿接受天主的教会在大公会议中训导的人，正走在”坏鱼”被丢弃的预象之中，也使那些按照他们的教导生活的人面临丧失灵魂的极大危险。同样，不可否认的是，在天主的教会内，也有许多忠于天主圣言，他们以实际行动，服从圣伯多禄宗徒的继承人，他们遵照救主的训示，按照天主圣神的旨意，与圣伯多禄宗徒的继承人共融，更与那些与圣伯多禄宗徒的继承人共融的主教共融，给全体天主子民立下了榜样。

令我印象深刻的是伯多禄和耶稣的对话，那时候，伯多禄向耶稣请求：“主，如果是祢，命令我在水上行走，往祢那里去吧。”（参看：玛14:28）那时候，他按照自己的想法，试图验证在这汹涌的波涛中遇到的是否就是那个他所熟悉的耶稣。耶稣的回答：“来吧。”（参看：玛14:29）表明了祂的确定性，祂始终准备好扶助我们。只有我们真正接纳祂，选择与祂同行，我们就能找到平安和喜乐。

令我印象深刻的，还有一处，伯多禄因着迟疑，当他遇到一阵强劲的风，立刻就下沉了，于是，他喊说：“主，救救我！”（参看：玛14:30）这也反映出我们遇到一些波折，或者一些不确定的因素的时候，我们的反应。因为那时候，我们也会退缩不前，甚至会抱怨天主对待我们的不公。

在这里，我想对那些抱怨天主不公的主内弟兄姐妹说：天主愿意我们经受这些，是为了增强我们的信德，培养我们对祂的渴望，进而产生爱德。正如圣保禄宗徒教导的那样：磨难生忍耐，忍耐生老练，老练生望德，望德不叫人蒙羞，因为天主的爱，藉着所赐予我们的圣神，已倾注在我们心中了。（参看：罗5:2-5）如此，我们才能感受到祂的临在。

上主，求祢降临眷顾祢的仆人，广施祢永恒的仁慈，俯听他们的祈祷；他们既以祢为造物主和主宰而欢欣，求祢更新祢所创造的，并护佑祢所重生的。藉着祢的子，我们的主耶稣基督，祢和祂及圣神，是天主，永生永王。亚孟。

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August 3, 2026
Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Mt 14:22-36

Today is Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time. The passage from the Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew presents us with the narrative of Jesus walking on the waters during the night.

In this narrative, we see a community of disciples sailing alone on the sea, battered by the waves. (Cf. Mt 14:24-27) This bears resemblance to the current situation of our Church. Today, our Church frequently encounters storms. Some assaults come from outside the Church—such as secularism, consumerism, hedonism, and extravagance—all of which batter the Church. Other assaults come from within the Church. For within our present-day Church, there are both good and evil people; there are those who are abandoned and helpless, as well as the sick; there are also people engaged in various professions, speaking different languages, of different skin colors, living environments, and educational backgrounds—who, by being in communion with the Successor of the Apostle Peter, form the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. Within this Church, there are often schismatics. Recently, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith declared schismatics such as the movement initiated by Monsignor Marcel Lefebvre—the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X and its members (cf. Decree of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith concerning the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X, Prot. N.99/2009). The main reason they chose not to obey the Successor of the Apostle Peter and were unwilling to be in communion with him, I think, is that they are unwilling to submit to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, preferring to be self-centered, and are even more reluctant to accept the Ecumenical Councils convened by the Catholic Church under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, together with their resolutions and all decrees. As a result, those Christians who live according to their teachings are, because of all they have done, led into a state of eternal perdition. Likewise, it cannot be denied that within the Church of God there are many who remain faithful to the Word of God. By their concrete actions, they obey the Successor of the Apostle Peter, follow the instructions of the Savior, and are in communion with the Successor of the Apostle Peter according to the will of the Holy Spirit, and likewise in communion with those bishops who are in communion with the Successor of the Apostle Peter, thus setting an example for all the People of God.

What impresses me deeply is the dialogue between Peter and Jesus. At that time, Peter said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” (Cf. Mt 14:28) Acting on his own ideas, he attempted to verify whether the figure amidst the raging waves was indeed the Jesus he knew. Jesus’ answer—”Come” (Cf. Mt 14:29)—reveals His certainty; He is always ready to sustain us. Only when we truly welcome Him and choose to walk with Him can we find peace and joy.

Another aspect that strikes me is when Peter, due to his hesitation, encountered a strong headwind and immediately began to sink. He cried out, “Lord, save me!” (Cf. Mt 14:30) This also reflects our own reaction when we encounter setbacks or uncertainties. For in such moments, we too shrink back and even complain about God’s injustice toward us. Here, I wish to say to those brothers and sisters in the Lord who complain about God’s unfairness: God wills that we endure these trials in order to strengthen our faith, foster in us a longing for Him, and thereby give rise to charity. As the Apostle Saint Paul teaches: suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Cf. Rom 5:2-5) Only in this way can we truly experience His presence.

Draw near to your servants, O Lord,
and answer their prayers with unceasing kindness,
that, for those who glory in you as their Creator and guide,
you may restore what you have created
and keep safe what you have restored.
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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