"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Catholic Mass Readings for Sunday, July 5th 2025 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A FIRST READING “Behold, your king comes to you, humble.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Zechariah (ZECHARIAH 9: 9 – 10) Thus says the Lord: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, … Read more
Celebrating 250 Years of the United States of America On July 4, 2026, the United States reaches an extraordinary milestone 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Known as the Semiquincentennial, this anniversary marks a quarter of a millennium since thirteen colonies declared that they were “Free and Independent States,” setting in motion one … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Saturday, July 4th 2026 THE THIRTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel and plant them upon their land.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Amos (AMOS 9: 11 – 15) Thus says the Lord: “In that day I will … Read more
Discovering the Faith, Mission, and Lasting Legacy of the Apostle Who Proclaimed, “My Lord and My God!” Every year on 3rd July, the Catholic Church joyfully celebrates the Feast of Saint Thomas, Apostle, one of the Twelve chosen by Jesus Christ. While many people remember Thomas as the apostle who doubted the Resurrection, the Church remembers him … Read more
“My Lord and my God!” Among the apostles, Saint Thomas is often remembered for his doubt. Yet today’s Gospel reveals something far more beautiful than hesitation, it reveals the journey of a sincere heart searching for the truth. Thomas did not reject Christ out of pride or indifference. He struggled because the mystery of the … Read more