"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
This short acclamation carries a powerful message of Christian hope. Jesus does not promise that the path of discipleship will always be easy, but He assures us that every sacrifice made for God, every act of faithfulness, and every trial endured for what is right has eternal value. “Rejoice and be glad” is an invitation … Read more
There is something deeply comforting about this response: “Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” It reminds us that we are never left to face life’s burdens alone. The One who created the vast heavens and the earth beneath our feet is the same God who watches over us with love … Read more
Today’s Gospel brings us to one of the most beloved teachings of Jesus: the Beatitudes. These words were spoken on a hillside overlooking the crowds, yet they continue to echo across every generation because they reveal what true holiness looks like. At first glance, the Beatitudes seem to turn the values of the world upside … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, June 8th 2026 TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING Elijah stands before the Lord God of Israel A reading from the First Book of Kings (1 KINGS 17: 1 – 6) In those days: Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord … Read more