PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “VACARE DEO”

WEDNESDAY, February 18, 2026Ash WednesdayMemorial of Blessed.John of Fiesole (Beato Angelico), DominicanPATHWAYS OF HOPE: “VACARE DEO”[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 6 : 1- 6, 16 - 18Jesus said to his disciples:"Take care not to perform righteous deedsin order that people may see them;otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.When you give alms,do not blow a trumpet before you,as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streetsto win the praise of others.Amen, I say to you,they have received their reward.But when you give alms,do not let your left hand know what your right is doing,so that your almsgiving may be secret.And your Father who sees in secret will repay you."When you pray,do not be like the hypocrites,who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street cornersso that others may see them.Amen, I say to you,they have received their reward.But when you pray, go to your inner room,close the door, and pray to your Father in secret.And your Father who sees in secret will repay you."When you fast,do not look gloomy like the hypocrites.They neglect their appearance,so that they may appear to others to be fasting.Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.But when you fast,anoint your head and wash your face,so that you may not appear to be fasting,except to your Father who is hidden.And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you."Reflection by Lorna Campos : Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District. #POHopgiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #BaptismofJesus #HolyTrinity #AshWednesday2026