A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 8:1-4
When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him.
When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces.
When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son.
On that day, as evening drew on, Jesus said to his disciples: “Let us cross to the other side.” Leaving the crowd, they took Jesus with them in the boat just as he was.
Jesus said to his disciples: “No one can serve two masters.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal.
Jesus said to his disciples: “In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.