Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - A - February 15, 2026
Matthew envisioned Jesus as the new Moses, the Law Giver for the new covenant.
FIRST READING Ben Sirach presented his readers (and us) a choice. In a society with competing cultures, do we choose the popular or the pious, the relevant or the eternal?
PSALM Psalm 119, the longest psalm in the Bible, was a song of the individual. It was a hymn that sought God's will over all else.
SECOND READING St. Paul wrote the Corinthians about the superiority of God's wisdom, even over that of the aged.
GOSPEL In Matthew 5, Jesus commented on the Law in an original way. He interpreted the Law with an eye for the Kingdom.
DAILY READINGS for the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time.
CHILDREN'S READINGS In the story for the first reading, ordinary Elliot received the "Student of the Month" for his wisdom. St. Paul promoted a greater wisdom than anyone else has, the wisdom of God. In the story for the gospel, Jude got in an argument with his older brother over doing the right thing and following the rules. Obeying the rules helps us respect others, stay organized and love all of God's creation.
CATECHISM LINK In this week's Catechism Link, we review the Ten Commandments.
FAMILY ACTIVITY Just as Jesus was THE Law Giver, parents are the law givers and enforcers in the family. Parents need the prayers and support of their families, not only for the order and well-being of the family, but for their role as evangelizers to the family.