"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
This acclamation reminds us that faith is never meant to be hidden. The light Christ places within us is meant to shine through our actions, our words, and the way we treat others each day. Jesus is not calling us to seek attention for ourselves, but to live in such a way that others can … Read more
There is a beautiful simplicity in this response: “Lift up the light of your face on us, O Lord.” It is the prayer of a heart that longs not merely for God’s gifts, but for God’s presence. When the Lord turns His face toward us, we find peace in the midst of anxiety, hope in times of … Read more
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives His disciples two powerful images: salt and light. Both are simple things, familiar to everyone, yet both have the power to transform the world around them. Salt does not exist for itself. Its purpose is to preserve, to bring flavor, and to enhance what it touches. In the same way, a Christian is … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, June 9th 2026 TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II FIRST READING The jar of meal was not spent according to the word of the Lord which he spoke by Elijah. A reading from the first Book of Kings (1 KINGS 17: 7 – 16) In those days: The brook … Read more