"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
“Lord, let your mercy come upon me.” This response is a prayer of complete dependence on God. It comes from a heart that knows it cannot rely on its own strength alone, but must live by the mercy, truth, and promises of the Lord. Psalm 119 shows someone who loves God’s word deeply. The psalmist … Read more
Today’s Gospel takes place around a table. A Pharisee invites Jesus to dine with him, and Jesus accepts. Yet almost immediately, tension enters the meal. The Pharisee is surprised that Jesus does not perform the customary washing before eating. What follows is much more than a discussion about ritual cleanliness. Jesus turns the moment into … Read more
Alleluia.The word of the Lord is living and active, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.Alleluia. The Word of God is not something we simply hear at Mass and then leave behind. It is living and active because God continues to speak through it, reaching into places within us that we sometimes prefer not to examine. … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, October 13th 2026 THE TWENTY-EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING Circumcision is of no avail, but faith working through love. A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians (GALATIANS 5: 1 – 6) Brethren: For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, … Read more