EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 12 MIN
The Least of These | Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection | February 23, 2026
from Christus Dominus Daily Bread · host Christus Dominus Studios
Join us for today's Catholic Mass Readings, featuring the daily Mass readings from the Holy Bible and a Catholic reflection. Find peace and enhance your faith with daily Scripture. Experience the presence of Jesus Christ in the Gospel and find peace in a special rendition of the Psalm created for today's liturgy from the USCCB.Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection | Monday of the First Week of Lent | February 23, 2026You will stand before the throne. The King will separate sheep from goats. And both groups will be surprised.The goats had no idea they were failing the test. They walked past Jesus a thousand times disguised as the hungry, the stranger, the prisoner, and they never recognized him. But here is what should stop you cold: the sheep were equally surprised. They did not know they were serving Christ. They were not keeping score. They just saw need and responded.Leviticus puts flesh on these bones: be holy, for I am holy. And what does holiness look like? Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not defraud. Do not hold back wages. Do not slander. Do not hate. Love your neighbor as yourself.Every interaction with another human being is an interaction with God's image. Every act of cruelty is a desecration. Every act of mercy is worship.Who is the least in your life? The coworker everyone ignores. The family member who exhausts you. The stranger whose needs inconvenience you. That is where Christ is hiding. That is the test you do not know you are taking.📖 ReadingsFirst Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46⏱️ Timeline00:00 Introduction00:15 Reading I - Leviticus 19:1-2,11-1801:33 Psalm Response - Psalm 1905:05 Gospel - Matthew 25:31-4607:04 Reflection - The Least of These🎧 Prefer to listen on the go? The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available: Video Podcast: Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3t YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiSt Audio Podcast: Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886#Lent #CatholicDailyReadings #SheepAndGoats #LeastOfThese #Matthew25 #Leviticus19 #LoveYourNeighbor #CorporalWorksOfMercy #HolinessCode #CatholicFaith
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Join us for today's Catholic Mass Readings, featuring the daily Mass readings from the Holy Bible and a Catholic reflection. Find peace and enhance your faith with daily Scripture. Experience the presence of Jesus Christ in the Gospel and find peace in a special rendition of the Psalm created for today's liturgy from the USCCB.Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection | Monday of the First Week of Lent | February 23, 2026You will stand before the throne. The King will separate sheep from goats. And both groups will be surprised.The goats had no idea they were failing the test. They walked past Jesus a thousand times disguised as the hungry, the stranger, the prisoner, and they never recognized him. But here is what should stop you cold: the sheep were equally surprised. They did not know they were serving Christ. They were not keeping score. They just saw need and responded.Leviticus puts flesh on these bones: be holy, for I am holy. And what does holiness look like? Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not defraud. Do not hold back wages. Do not slander. Do not hate. Love your neighbor as yourself.Every interaction with another human being is an interaction with God's image. Every act of cruelty is a desecration. Every act of mercy is worship.Who is the least in your life? The coworker everyone ignores. The family member who exhausts you. The stranger whose needs inconvenience you. That is where Christ is hiding. That is the test you do not know you are taking.📖 ReadingsFirst Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46⏱️ Timeline00:00 Introduction00:15 Reading I - Leviticus 19:1-2,11-1801:33 Psalm Response - Psalm 1905:05 Gospel - Matthew 25:31-4607:04 Reflection - The Least of These🎧 Prefer to listen on the go? The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available: Video Podcast: Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3t YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiSt Audio Podcast: Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886#Lent #CatholicDailyReadings #SheepAndGoats #LeastOfThese #Matthew25 #Leviticus19 #LoveYourNeighbor #CorporalWorksOfMercy #HolinessCode #CatholicFaith
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