This is VLX number 111, The Kings of the Earth.

We are in the last section of Matthew 17 verses 24 to 27.

VLX stands for Video Lexio de Vina, the only participistic Bible study and Ignatian prayer series online.

God give you his peace, and nominate patrice, ififidi, it's bitty-tusanti, amen.

God, our Lord, we ask the grace that all of our intentions, actions, and operations,

be directed purely to the service and praise of your divine majesty.

And no many patri, Sifidi, it's bidi, Santee, amen.

When they came to Copernum, the collectors of the two drachma tax

went up to Peter and said, Does your teacher not pay the tax? He said yes. And when he came into the

house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, What do you think, Simon? From whom to kings of the earth

take toll or tax? From their sons or from others? And when he said, from whom to kings of the earth take toll or tax, from their sons or from others.

And when he said from others, Jesus said to him, then the sons are free. However, not to give

offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. And when you open its mouth, you will find a

shekel. Take that and give it to them for me and for yourself. Thus are the words of the Holy

Gospel. Okay, it's good to be back with you. Quick note before we jump into today's gospel.

Father Lapide will often use the two terms precept or

counsel. We don't have those today, but I want you to be aware of the two terms he uses, which is precept and

counsel. That basically means command versus suggestion. So when you hear me say, Father Lopi

said this is a precept. That is a command. When you hear me say that Father Lopidae said this is a precept, that is a command.

When you hear me say that him or the church fathers refer to a council, that is more of a

suggestion.

Okay, so now we are in the last section of Matthew 17 in VLX 111 today.

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