"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
“These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.” There are moments in the Gospel when the words of Jesus console the wounded heart. There are other moments when His words disturb us, challenge us and refuse to allow us to remain comfortable with the way we are living. Today’s Gospel belongs to the … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, August 25th 2026 THE TWENTY-FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “Hold to the traditions which you were taught by us.” A reading from the second Letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians (2 THESSALONIANS 2: 1 – 3a, 14 – 17) Concerning the coming of our Lord … Read more
Reflection on Psalm 96:10, 11–12a, 12b–13 “The Lord comes to judge the earth.” These words are not meant to fill us with fear, but with hope. The Psalm presents the coming of the Lord as such joyful news that heaven rejoices, the earth is glad, the sea resounds, and even the fields and trees seem … Read more
Alleluia.The word of the Lord is living and active discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.Alleluia. The Word of God does more than speak to our ears; it reaches into the hidden places of the heart. It exposes what is false, strengthens what is good, and brings to light the motives behind our choices. … Read more
Feast Day: August 24 Each year on August 24, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle, honoring one of the Twelve chosen by Jesus Christ to accompany Him, hear His teaching, witness His works, and carry the Gospel into the world. Saint Bartholomew is one of those Apostles about whom the New … Read more