"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
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
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