"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, September 15th 2026 THE TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II THE MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS FIRST READING “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians (1 CORINTHIANS 12: 12 – 14, … Read more
Every year on September 14, the Catholic Church celebrates THE FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS, one of the most ancient and profound celebrations centered on the mystery of Christ’s saving death. It is sometimes called the Triumph of the Cross or Holy Cross Day. At first, the name can sound almost contradictory. … Read more
“The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up” The Cross Reveals the Heart of God There are few words in the Gospel more familiar than these: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son.” We may have heard them many times, yet we should never allow their familiarity to lessen their … Read more
“By Your Cross You Have Redeemed the World” The Cross reveals something extraordinary about the love of God. What appeared to the world as humiliation and defeat became, through Christ, the instrument of our salvation. Jesus did not save us by avoiding suffering, but by entering into it and transforming it through perfect love and … Read more
Response: “Never forget the deeds of the Lord!”(Taken from Psalm 78:56–57, 58–59, 61–62; Response: 7b) The Psalm is both a reminder and a warning. It recalls how easily God’s people forgot His goodness after experiencing His countless blessings. When gratitude faded, their hearts slowly drifted away from Him. The same temptation exists today. We can become … Read more