"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Catholic Mass Reading for Thursday, July 9th 2026 THE FOURTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “My heart recoils within me.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Hosea (HOSEA 11: 1 – 4, 8c – 9) Thus says the Lord: When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of … Read more
“The kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the Gospel.” The Kingdom of God is not a distant promise, it begins wherever hearts are opened to Christ. Jesus invites us to turn away from anything that separates us from God and to trust completely in the Good News He brings. Repentance is … Read more
“Constantly seek the Lord’s face.” (Psalm 105) To seek the Lord’s face is to desire more than His blessings, it is to desire His presence. The psalm reminds us that faith is not simply about turning to God when life becomes difficult. It is about walking with Him every day, allowing Him to guide our … Read more
“Go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Today’s Gospel invites us into a deeply personal moment in the ministry of Jesus. Before sending His disciples into the world, He first calls them to Himself. He forms them, entrusts them with His authority, and then sends them forth with a mission. This reminds … Read more
Catholic Mass Reading for Wednesday, July 8th 2026 FOURTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “It is the time to seek the Lord.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Hosea (HOSEA 10: 1 – 3, 7 – 8, 12) Israel is a luxuriant vine that yields its fruit. The more his … Read more