August 8

St. Dominic

When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax approached Peter and said, "Doesn't your teacher pay the temple tax?" "Yes," he said. When he came into the house, before he had time to speak, Jesus asked him, "What is your opinion, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth take tolls or census tax? From their subjects or from foreigners?" When he said, "From foreigners," Jesus said to him, "Then the subjects are exempt. But that we may not offend them, go to the sea, drop in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. Open its mouth and you will find a coin worth twice the temple tax. Give that to them for me and for you" (Matthew 17: 24-27).

Jesus performed many miracles throughout his life and yet some people who witnessed them still did not believe. Belief is an act of the will. We have to want to believe in our Lord.

Lord Jesus, I want to believe in You, please strengthen my faith.

Impact Sports: Can I give 100% regardless of the score?

Impact Life: Do I wait to the last minute to do my school/work projects? Why?