Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
21 June 2026
First Reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35
Second Reading: Romans 5:12-15
Gospel: Matthew 10:26-33
Reflection
By: Anabelle Balla
A director once asked if it would be appropriate to share during a training session with champions across different locations in Asia, that the greatest gift he received in life is God’s salvation. I appreciated that he reached out, and my response was simple: it takes courage to speak authentically about our faith, and that courage deserves respect.
I never doubted he would do it. He is a leader of integrity—someone who leads with conviction and earns trust not just through words, but through example.
I often remind my team that when our intent is good, we should not be afraid to speak up. When our intent is to do good, we should not hesitate to act. When our intent is to share hope, encouragement, and inspiration, we should not hold back—whether in conversations, in leadership moments, or even in how we show up publicly.
If the love of God overwhelms your heart, sing praises, leap for joy, shout out loud and worship Him! And I assure you, its so worth it. There is immeasurable joy when you proclaim and declare your love for God and His goodness.
Prayer
I Speak Jesus
Song by: Charity Gayle
I just wanna speak the name of Jesus
Over every heart and every mind
'Cause I know there is peace within Your presence
I speak Jesus
I just wanna speak the name of Jesus
'Til every dark addiction starts to break
Declaring there is hope and there is freedom
I speak Jesus
'Cause Your name is power
Your name is healing
Your name is life
Break every stronghold
Shine through the shadows
Burn like a fire
I just wanna speak the name of Jesus
Over fear and all anxiety
To every soul held captive by depression
I speak Jesus
'Cause Your name is power
Your name is healing
Your name is life
Break every stronghold
Shine through the shadows
Burn like a fire
Shout Jesus from the mountains
Jesus in the streets
Jesus in the darkness, over every enemy
Jesus for my family
I speak the holy name
Jesus, oh (oh)
Shout Jesus from the mountains
And Jesus in the streets (oh)
Jesus in the darkness, over every enemy
Jesus for my family
I speak the holy name
Jesus (Jesus)
'Cause Your name is power
Your name is healing
Your name is life
Break every stronghold
Shine through the shadows
Burn like a fire
Your name is power (Your name is power)
Your name is healing (Your name is healing)
Your name is life (You are my life)
Break every stronghold (break every stronghold)
Shine through the shadows
Burn like a fire
I just wanna speak the name of Jesus
Over every heart and every mind
'Cause I know there is peace within Your presence
I speak Jesus
