Gospel according to Matthew 15:1-2, 10-14<\/p>\n
Jesus invites us to look beyond appearances. We can have clean hands and a heart full of judgment, or hands tired from serving our brothers and sisters and a heart filled with the love of God. What makes a life beautiful is not outward gestures, but a heart transformed by His grace. From the mouth come words that reveal what we carry within us: if the heart is inhabited by Christ, mercy, peace, truth, and blessing will flourish; but if it is closed to His love, murmuring, pride, and division will arise. Today, let us ask the Lord to purify our hearts, so that every thought, every word, and every action may be a reflection of His infinite love. Only those who allow themselves to be enlightened by Christ can become light for their brothers and sisters and guide them along the path of life. Let us guard our hearts and use our words to love, encourage, console, and bless. Everything begins in the heart: let us keep it pure, humble, and full of love.<\/p>\n
– Rosanna Dora De Lucia<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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