"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Catholic Mass Readings for Sunday, August 9th 2026 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A FIRST READING “Stand upon the mount before the Lord.” A reading from the first Book of Kings (1 KINGS 19: 9a, 11 – 13a) In those days: When Elijah came to [Horeb the mount of God,] he lodged in a … Read more
Every year on 8 August, the Catholic Church celebrates The Memorial of Saint Dominic de Guzmán, Priest, a man whose life transformed the Church through his unwavering love for truth, his deep devotion to prayer, and his tireless preaching of the Gospel. More than eight centuries after his death, the influence of Saint Dominic continues … Read more
Response: “You will not forsake those who seek you, O Lord.” (Psalm 9:11b) One of the greatest consolations of our faith is knowing that God never abandons those who turn to Him with sincere hearts. We may not always receive immediate answers to our prayers, but His presence never leaves us. In moments of uncertainty, … Read more
Alleluia.Our Saviour Christ Jesus abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel.Alleluia. Christ did not merely teach us about eternal life, He opened the way to it through His own death and Resurrection. By conquering death, He transformed what once seemed to be the end into the doorway to everlasting life … Read more
“If you have faith, nothing will be impossible to you.” Today’s Gospel brings us to the foot of the mountain. Just moments after the glory of the Transfiguration, Jesus meets a father carrying a heavy burden. His son suffers terribly, and despite the disciples’ sincere efforts, they have been unable to help him. The father’s … Read more