"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Alleluia.Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Alleluia. Following Christ has never been measured by comfort, but by faithfulness. Jesus reminds us that standing for what is right may sometimes bring misunderstanding, rejection, or hardship. Yet those who remain faithful are never abandoned by God. Every sacrifice … Read more
Response: “At an acceptable time, O Lord, answer me.”Taken from Psalm 69:15 – 16, 30 – 31, 33 – 34 (Response: 14) There are moments in life when our prayers seem to rise into silence and we wonder whether God has heard us. Today’s Responsorial Psalm gently reminds us that the Lord never ignores the … Read more
“Herod sent and had John beheaded; his disciples went and told Jesus.” Today’s Gospel confronts us with one of the most sobering moments in the New Testament: the martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist. It is a passage filled with sorrow, yet beneath its sadness shines a profound witness to courage, fidelity, and unwavering trust … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Saturday, August 1st 2026 THE SEVENTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II MEMORIAL OF SAINT ALPHONSUS LIGUORI, BISHOP & DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH FIRST READING “The Lord sent me to you to speak all these words in your ears.” A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (JEREMIAH 26: 11 – 16, … Read more
Feast Day: August 1 Among the saints who have shaped the spiritual life of the Catholic Church, few have spoken so convincingly about the mercy of God as Saint Alphonsus Liguori. A brilliant lawyer, gifted theologian, compassionate bishop, prolific writer, founder of a religious congregation, and eventually declared a Doctor of the Church, Saint Alphonsus … Read more