"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
“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
Feast Day: July 31 Saint Ignatius of Loyola is remembered as one of the greatest spiritual leaders in the history of the Catholic Church. His remarkable journey from an ambitious soldier seeking earthly glory to a humble servant devoted entirely to Christ continues to inspire millions of Christians around the world. Through his unwavering faith, … Read more