"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Today’s Gospel places us before a serious question: what happens when the presence and power of God are right in front of us, yet the heart refuses to recognize them? Jesus has just freed a man from the grip of an unclean spirit. It should have been a moment of gratitude and wonder. Instead, some … Read more
Alleluia.Now shall the ruler of this world be cast out, says the Lord; and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.Alleluia. This Gospel Acclamation points us straight to the Cross. What looked like defeat became Christ’s victory. In being lifted up, Jesus broke the power of sin … Read more
“The Lord Keeps His Covenant Ever in Mind.” Psalm 111 reminds us that God is faithful even when our own hearts are restless or uncertain. His promises are not forgotten, weakened by time, or changed by circumstance. What He has spoken, He remembers. This response invites us to trust the character of God. He is … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Friday, October 9th 2026 THE TWENTY-SEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “Those who are men of faith are blessed with Abraham who had faith.” A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians (GALATIANS 3: 7 – 14) Brethren: You see that it is men of … Read more