"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Catholic Mass Readings for Friday, August 7th 2026 EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “Woe to the bloody city.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Nahum (NAHUM 1: 15; 2: 2; 3: 1 – 3, 6 – 7) Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings, … Read more
Beholding the Glory of Christ: Understanding the Feast of the Transfiguration Celebrated on 6 August Every year on 6 August, the Catholic Church celebrates one of the most profound and hope-filled feasts in the liturgical calendar: the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. This sacred celebration invites the faithful to ascend spiritually with Peter, … Read more
Alleluia.This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.Alleluia. The Father’s words at the Transfiguration reveal the heart of our faith. Jesus is not merely a great teacher or prophet; He is the beloved Son of God, worthy of our complete trust and obedience. To “listen to Him” means allowing … Read more
Response: “The Lord is king, the Most High above all the earth.”(Psalm 97:1 – 2, 5 – 6, 9) This psalm reminds us that God reigns over all creation with perfect wisdom, justice, and love. His authority is not like the power of earthly rulers that rises and falls with time. His kingdom is eternal, and … Read more
“His face shone like the sun.” There are moments in the Christian life when God allows us to glimpse His glory. They do not remove every struggle, nor do they answer every question, but they strengthen our hearts for the journey ahead. The Transfiguration is one of those moments. Jesus takes Peter, James, and John … Read more