Know Before You Go

Join Father Greg Heille, OP, in the Chapel of the Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis for this edition of "Know Before You Go." As we approach the weekend of July 5th, 2026, the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we dive deep into the scripture readings to prepare our hearts for Mass.

In this reflection, Father Greg connects the "Missionary Discourse" of Matthew 10 with the comforting promises of Matthew 11. While being a "missionary disciple"—a term favored by Pope Francis—carries a cost and requires us to take up our cross, Jesus promises that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. We also explore St. Paul’s letter to the Romans regarding life in the Spirit and the prophetic vision of peace in Zechariah.

Finally, as we celebrate the Independence Day weekend, Father Greg reflects on the true meaning of "Philadelphia" (Brotherly Love) and our ultimate call to build a "Beloved Community" as citizens of God's Kingdom.

Key takeaway: We are called to be missionary disciples who find rest in Jesus and build beloved communities rooted in peace and dignity.

🕒 Video Timeline

0:00 – Introduction from Aquinas Institute of Theology 0:20 – Review: The Missionary Discourse (Matthew 10) 1:13 – The Cost of Discipleship: Taking Up the Cross 1:42 – Matthew 11: Revelation to the "Little Ones" 2:55 – "Come to Me": Finding Rest in the Yoke of Christ 4:02 – St. Paul to the Romans: Baptism and Life in the Spirit 6:30 – Zechariah’s Prophecy: The King of Peace on a Colt 8:02 – Independence Day Reflection: Philadelphia and the "Beloved Community" 9:12 – Our Ultimate Citizenship is with God

✨ Featured Scripture

"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart." — Matthew 11:28-29

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