"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
The response, “The Lord is just in all his ways,” reminds us that God’s goodness does not change according to the circumstances of our lives. There may be moments when we do not understand His timing, when our prayers seem unanswered, or when the road before us feels painfully difficult. Yet the Psalm assures us … Read more
Alleluia.“A great prophet has risen among us, and God has visited his people”.Alleluia. The words “A great prophet has risen among us, and God has visited his people” express the wonder of encountering God not as distant or indifferent, but as One who comes close to His people in their suffering. In Jesus Christ, God … Read more
“I Know Who You Are, the Holy One of God.” Today’s Gospel takes us into the synagogue at Capernaum, where Saint Luke presents an encounter that reveals something fundamental about Jesus Christ. The people have gathered on the Sabbath expecting what may have seemed like an ordinary day of prayer and listening to Scripture. Jesus … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, September 1st 2026 TWENTY-SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “The unspiritual man does not receive the gifts of the Spirit of God; the spiritual man judges all things.” A reading from the Letters of Saint Paul to the Corinthians (1 CORINTHIANS 2: 10b – 16) Brethren: The … Read more