"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Celebrated on 5 August The Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome is one of the Church’s most beautiful Marian commemorations. Unlike many memorials that honour the life of a particular saint, this celebration recalls the dedication of the oldest church in the West built in honour of the … Read more
Alleluia.A great prophet has arisen among us, and God has visited his people.Alleluia. These words are a joyful proclamation that God has not abandoned His people. In Jesus, God Himself has drawn near, bringing hope to the weary, healing to the broken, and light to those searching for the truth. Christ is more than a … Read more
Response: “The Lord will keep us, as a shepherd keeps his flock.”(Jeremiah 31:10, 11–12ab, 13) The image of the Lord as a shepherd speaks of His constant care and faithful love. A good shepherd never loses sight of those entrusted to him; he watches over them, leads them to safety, and gently gathers those who … Read more
“O woman, great is your faith!” There are moments in the Gospel when a single encounter reveals the immeasurable depth of God’s mercy. Today’s passage is one of those moments. A mother, burdened by the suffering of her daughter, approaches Jesus with nothing but faith. She has no influence, no status among the people of … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, August 5th 2026 EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II OPTIONALMEMORIAL OF THE DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF SAINT MARY MAJOR IN ROME FIRST READING “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (JEREMIAH 31: 1 – 7) “At that time, says the … Read more