As we reflect on today’s Gospel and the prayer that Jesus taught us—the “Our Father”—Fr. Ino draws our attention to the two different versions of this prayer found in the Gospels of St. Luke and St. Matthew. He also reminds us that there are four Gospels in the Bible, each offering a unique perspective. These differences are not contradictions, but rather reflections of the distinct encounters each apostle experienced. In the same way, our understanding of God is shaped by our own life experiences. For some, God may be like a policeman, a judge, a teacher, a Father, or a friend. Who God is to us influences how we view our lives and our relationship with God.

We are encouraged not to confine God within the bounds of our own perceptions, but to allow God to be God in our lives.

So, who is God to you in this moment?

- Sunday Homily by Fr. Victorino Cueto, C.Ss.R. (27 July 2025)