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God desires a full conversion of heart, that our actions (and our words as well) will give evidence of our love for God.

Although God owes us nothing, he offers abundantly and equally.

If we hoard God’s mercy while showing no mercy to others, we risk forfeiting the effects of God’s mercy in our lives.

If decisions are taken in prayer, then the community can be assured of God’s assistance.

Christian leaders today are still called to sacrifice and serve others as Jesus did.

In today’s Gospel, Peter’s recognition of Jesus’ identity is credited to a revelation by God. This will contrast sharply with Jesus’ rebuke of Peter in next week’s Gospel.

Our words and our actions—what comes out of us—make us unclean because they emerge from a heart that is unclean.

Christian ministry emerges from the faith that Jesus is the Messiah, God’s only Son.

Even the smallest of offerings can produce abundant results when placed in the service of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Jesus’ teaching about the kingdom of heaven does not replace the Jewish tradition; it interprets it in a different light.