"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Catholic Mass Reading for Thursday, July 16th 2026 FIFTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “O dwellers in the dust, awake and sing for joy.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 26: 7 – 9, 12, 16 – 19) The way of the righteous is level; you make smooth the path of … Read more
Feast Day: July 15 Saint Bonaventure stands among the greatest minds and holiest pastors the Catholic Church has ever known. Remembered as a brilliant theologian, humble Franciscan, wise bishop, and Doctor of the Church, he united intellectual excellence with profound holiness. His writings continue to guide Christians toward a deeper knowledge and love of God, … Read more
Alleluia.“Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom.”Alleluia. God’s greatest truths are not reserved for the powerful or the highly learned, but for hearts that are humble enough to receive them. Jesus teaches us that the Kingdom of God is discovered not … Read more
Response: “The Lord will not abandon his people.”(Taken from Psalm 94:5 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 10, 14 – 15) There are moments in life when it seems as though evil has the upper hand. We see injustice go unanswered, the innocent suffer, and those who do wrong appear to prosper. In those … Read more
“You have hidden these things from the wise and revealed them to infants.” Today’s Gospel offers us a beautiful glimpse into the Heart of Jesus at prayer. Before speaking to the crowds, He lifts His eyes to the Father in thanksgiving. It is a prayer filled not with requests, but with gratitude. Jesus rejoices because … Read more