"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
“The Son of man is lord of the sabbath.” Today’s Gospel leads us into a conversation that reaches far beyond a question about the Sabbath. At its heart is a deeper question: What does God truly desire from His people? Jesus answers with remarkable clarity when He says, “I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.” In … Read more
Catholic Mass Reading for Friday, July 17th 2026 FIFTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 38: 1 – 6, 21 – 22, 7-8) In those days, Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of … Read more
Alleluia.“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, says the Lord.”Alleluia. These words reveal the tender heart of Jesus. He does not ask us to carry our burdens alone or pretend that we are strong enough on our own. Instead, He invites us to come to Him … Read more
Response: “The Lord looked down from heaven to the earth.”(Taken from Psalm 102:13–14ab, 15, 16–18, 19–21) There are moments when the world seems overwhelmed by suffering, uncertainty, and unanswered prayers. In those moments, today’s psalm offers a quiet but powerful assurance: God sees. He is not distant from the pain of His people, nor is He indifferent to … Read more
“I am gentle and lowly in heart.” There are few invitations in the Gospel as personal and comforting as the one Jesus offers today. He does not call first to the strong, the successful, or those who appear to have everything together. He calls the weary. He calls those carrying burdens that seem too heavy … Read more