"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Their Sound Goes Forth Through All the Earth Psalm 19 reminds us that God is never without a witness. Before a single word is spoken, creation itself points beyond itself to the One who made it. The heavens, the rhythm of day and night, and the beauty and order of the world quietly proclaim that … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, September 21st 2026 THE TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II THE FEAST OF SAINT MATTHEW, APOSTLE & EVANGELIST FIRST READING “His gifts were that some should be apostles, some evangelists,” A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians (EPHESIANS 4: 1 – 7, 11 – 13) … Read more
“Follow Me” There is something remarkable about the simplicity of Matthew’s call. Jesus is passing by when He sees Matthew sitting at the tax office. Matthew was a man known by his profession and, because tax collectors were widely despised, likely judged by many around him. Yet when Jesus looks at Matthew, He does not … Read more
“The Lord is close to all who call him.” Taken from Psalm 145: 18a There are moments when God can seem far away, especially when prayers appear unanswered, when suffering continues, or when we simply do not know what to do next. Psalm 145 gives us a beautiful assurance: God is not distant from those … Read more
Alleluia.Open our hearts, O Lord, that we may listen to the words of your Son.Alleluia. “Open Our Hearts, O Lord” This Gospel Acclamation reminds us that hearing the words of Jesus is not simply a matter of listening with our ears. The heart must also be open. We can hear the Gospel many times and … Read more