"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
“Every plant which my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up.” The Gospel today invites us to look beyond outward appearances and examine the condition of our hearts. The Pharisees approach Jesus with a question about ritual washing, convinced that holiness is measured by strict observance of external traditions. Their concern is not … Read more
Catholic Mass Reading for Tuesday, August 4th 2026 EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II MEMORIAL OF SAINT JOHN MARIE VIANNEY, PRIEST FIRST READING Because your sins are flagrant, I have done these things to you. I will restore the tents of Jacob. A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (JEREMIAH 30: 1 – 2, … Read more
“Bid me come to you on the water.” The Gospel today leads us into one of the most unforgettable moments in the life of the disciples. The sea is restless, the wind is fierce, and the night is dark. The disciples are experienced fishermen, yet they find themselves overwhelmed by forces beyond their control. Into … Read more
Response: “Teach me your statutes, O Lord.”Taken from Psalm 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102 (Response: 68b) The greatest wisdom we can seek is not found in the opinions of the world, but in the truth that comes from God. When we pray, “Teach me your statutes, O Lord,” we are asking Him to shape … Read more
Catholic Mass Reading for Monday, August 3rd 2026 EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “Hananiah, the Lord God has not sent you, and you have made this people trust in a lie.” A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (JEREMIAH 28: 1 – 17) In that same year, at the beginning of the … Read more