"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
In today’s Gospel, Jesus invites us to rediscover the beauty of a faith that is lived for God alone. He speaks about three pillars of the spiritual life, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving but His deepest concern is not merely what we do. It is why we do it. The Lord warns against seeking recognition from … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, June 17th 2026 ELEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING A chariot of fire appeared, and Elijah went up into heaven. A reading from the second Book of Kings (2 KINGS 2: 1, 6 – 14) Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven … Read more
Today’s Gospel brings us face to face with one of the most demanding teachings of Jesus: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” At first glance, these words seem almost impossible. Loving those who love us is natural. Showing kindness to those who are kind to us requires little effort. But Jesus calls … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, June 16th 2026 ELEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING You have made Israel to sin. A reading from the first Book of Kings (1 KINGS 21: 17 – 29) After the death of Naboth, the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying, “Arise, go … Read more
In today’s Gospel, Jesus presents one of the most challenging teachings in the entire Christian life. Human instinct tells us to repay hurt with hurt, insult with insult, and injustice with revenge. Yet the Lord invites His disciples onto a different path, the path of mercy, generosity, and freedom. When Jesus says, “Do not resist … Read more