"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels on September 29, a day that draws the faithful into the mystery of the heavenly world and reminds us that God’s saving work is not limited to what our eyes can see. The Church’s liturgy for this feast places before us three … Read more
In the Presence of the Angels I Praise You, O Lord This response from Psalm 138 is a beautiful reminder that our praise of God joins something much greater than ourselves. The psalmist gives thanks with his whole heart because God has heard his prayer and answered him. That same confidence can become our own. … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, September 29th 2026 THE TWENTY-SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FEAST OF SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL & RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS FIRST READING “Michael and his angels were fighting against the dragon.” A reading from the Book of Revelation (REVELATION 12: 7 – 12) War arose in heaven, Michael and his angels … Read more
Alleluia.Bless the Lord, all you his hosts, his ministers that do his will.Alleluia. “Bless the Lord, all you his hosts, his ministers that do his will.” This acclamation reminds us that true praise is more than words; it is a life placed at the service of God. The angels are called His ministers because they … Read more
“You Will See Heaven Opened” There is something deeply personal in this encounter between Jesus and Nathanael. Nathanael comes toward Jesus perhaps curious, perhaps uncertain, perhaps wondering what Philip has brought him to see. Yet before Nathanael can explain himself, Jesus speaks about him: “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile.” Nathanael … Read more