"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
“He who follows you, Lord, will have the light of life.” Psalm 1 draws a clear contrast between two ways of living. One life is rooted in God, nourished by His word, and steadily guided by what is true. The other is shaped by passing influences and ultimately has no firm foundation. The person who … Read more
Alleluia.“My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; and I know them, and they follow me.”Alleluia. These words remind us that faith begins with listening. Jesus knows each of us personally, not as part of a crowd, but by name, with all our strengths, weaknesses, and hopes. His voice continues to speak through the Gospel, … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, October 14th 2026 THE TWENTY-EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires” A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians (GALATIANS 5: 18 – 25) Brethren: If you are led by … Read more
“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