"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Catholic Mass Readings for Friday, July 3rd 2026 THE THIRTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FEAST OF SAINT THOMAS, APOSTLE FIRST READING You are built upon the foundation of the apostles. A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians (EPHESIANS 2: 19 – 22) Brethren: You are no longer strangers and … Read more
“They glorified God, who had given such authority to men.” Today’s Gospel reveals something beautiful about the heart of Jesus. When a paralysed man is brought before Him, the Lord first speaks words that many in the crowd did not expect: “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” Before restoring the man’s body, Jesus heals what … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Thursday, July 2nd 2026 THIRTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A FIRST READING “Go, prophesy to my people.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Amos (AMOS 7: 10 – 17) In those days: Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against you … Read more
“You have come here before the appointed time to torment the demons.” There are moments in the Gospels when the identity of Jesus is proclaimed not by His disciples, but by the very forces of evil that stand before Him. In today’s Gospel, the demons immediately recognize who He is: “the Son of God.” They know that … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, July 1st 2026 THIRTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “Take away from me the noise of your songs; but let justice roll down like waters.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Amos (AMOS 5: 14 – 15, 21 – 24) Seek good, and not evil, … Read more