"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
“I Will Greatly Rejoice in the Lord.” Today’s Responsorial Psalm reminds us that Christian joy is deeper than simply feeling happy when life is going well. The psalmist has known fear and uncertainty, yet he chooses to trust in the Lord’s steadfast love and to rejoice in His salvation. There will be days when rejoicing … Read more
Alleluia.Blessed are you, O holy Virgin Mary, and worthy of all praise, because from you arose the sun of justice, Christ our God.Alleluia. “From You Arose the Sun of Justice, Christ Our God.” Today’s Gospel Acclamation draws our attention to the Blessed Virgin Mary, but always leads us through Mary to Jesus Christ. Her greatness … Read more
“Stretch Out Your Hand” There is something deeply unsettling in today’s Gospel. Jesus enters the synagogue on the Sabbath, and there before Him is a man whose right hand is withered. He carries a visible weakness, perhaps one that has shaped his work, his relationships and his place within the community for many years. Yet … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, September 7th 2026 TWENTY-THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II FIRST READING “Cleanse out the old leaven, for Christ, our paschal lamb, has been sacrificed.” A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians (1 CORINTHIANS 5: 1 – 8) Brethren: It is actually reported that there … Read more
“If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.” The Gospel before us today speaks to one of the greatest challenges of every age: how do we respond when relationships are wounded by sin, misunderstanding, or failure? Jesus does not offer a path of resentment or revenge. Instead, He shows us the way of … Read more