"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” These words of Jesus are among the most comforting in the Gospel, but they are also among the most easily misunderstood. Jesus is not telling us that prayer is a way of forcing God to … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Thursday, October 8th 2026 THE TWENTY-SEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?” A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians (GALATIANS 3: 1 – 5) O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched … Read more
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited his people.” This response is filled with hope. It reminds us that God does not remain distant from the struggles of His people. He comes near. He remembers His promises. He acts with mercy. Zechariah’s words in Luke 1 celebrate a God who is … Read more
Alleluia.Open our hearts, O Lord, that we may give heed to the words of your Son.Alleluia. The prayer, “Open our hearts, O Lord,” reminds us that hearing God’s word is not enough, we must also be willing to receive it. A heart that is open to Christ is a heart ready to be changed, to … Read more