† God is Love. Love everyone as you love yourself.
These are the Catholic mass readings for 23rd Monday, February 2026. It is the first week of Lent, Year A. FIRST READING“In righteousness shall you judge your neighbor. ” A reading from the Book of Leviticus (LEVITICUS 19: 1 – 2, 11 – 18) The LORD said to Moses, “Say to all the congregation of … Read more
The 22nd of February 2026, the first Sunday of Lent, Year A. These are the Catholic mass readings of the day. FIRST READINGCreation of our first parents, and their sin. A reading from the Book of Genesis (GENESIS 2: 7 – 9; 3: 1 – 7) The Lord God formed man of dust from the … Read more
“When the bridegroom is taken from them, then they will fast.” In today’s Gospel, we see a simple but deeply meaningful question. The disciples of John approach Jesus and ask why His disciples do not fast as they and the Pharisees do. This is a sincere question. In those days fasting was a serious religious … Read more
The 21st of February 2026 Saturday After Ash Wednesday. FIRST READINGIf you pour yourself out for the hungry, then shall your light rise in the darkness. A reading from the Book of Prophet Isaiah (ISAIAH 58: 9c – 14) Thus says the Lord: “If you take away from the midst of you the yoke, the … Read more
My dear brothers and sisters, today being the third day of our Lenten journey the Word of God confronts us gently but firmly. Through the prophet Isaiah, the Lord spoke to the people who had returned from exile. They were rebuilding their nation, rebuilding their worship, rebuilding their religious practices. They were fasting, praying and … Read more
The 20th of February 2026 Friday After Ash Wednesday. FIRST READINGIs such the fast that I choose? A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 58: 1 – 9a) Thus says the Lord GOD. “Cry aloud, spare not, lift up your voice like a trumpet; declare to my people their transgression, to the house of … Read more
Today is the second day of Lent and these are the Catholic mass readings of today Thursday, February 19th 2026. THURSDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY. FIRST READING“I set before you blessing and curse.” A reading from the Book of Deuteronomy (DEUTERONOMY 30: 15 – 20) Moses spoke to the people, saying, “See, I have set before … Read more
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. The Lord be with you. These are the Catholic mass readings for Wednesday, February 18th 2026 ASH WEDNESDAY (Fast and Abstinence) Today, on Ash Wednesday, we begin our Lenten journey that is our forty days of prayer, fasting, and … Read more
On the Holy Gospel according to Matthew 6: 1 – 6, 16 – 18 Happy beginning of our 40 days of Lent to prepare ourselves in a very special way for the central salvation mystery in Christianity, Easter. Marking the climax of God’s redemptive plan through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. “Your Father … Read more
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. The Lord be with you. Today we remember Saints Cyril, Monk, & Methodius, Bishop. Memorial of Saint Cyril (Monk) & Saint Methodius (Bishop) February 14 Saints Cyril and Methodius were brothers from Thessalonica (9th century). They grew up in … Read more