Catholic Mass Reading for Today 21 July 2026
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 12: 46 – 50
Read today’s First Reading, Second Reading (usually on Sunday), Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Reading and Gospel Reflection.
Today’s Gospel Reflection
Reflection on today’s Gospel message.
Gospel Reflection on Matthew 12:46 – 50
“Stretching out his hand towards his disciples, he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brethren.“ There is something deeply beautiful about today’s Gospel. At first hearing, it may sound as though Jesus is distancing Himself from His earthly family. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. Our Lord, who perfectly honoured the Fourth…Read the Full Gospel Reflection
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