"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
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
Today’s Gospel confronts a temptation that is still very much alive in the human heart: the desire to keep asking God for one more sign before we finally believe, change, or surrender ourselves to Him. The crowds around Jesus were growing, but Jesus knew that numbers did not necessarily mean faith. Some people were following … Read more
“May the name of the Lord be blest forevermore.” Psalm 113 reminds us that God is worthy of praise not only when life is going well, but at all times and in every place. From sunrise to sunset, His name remains holy, His goodness remains unchanged, and His mercy remains near. What makes this psalm … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, October 12th 2026 THE TWENTY-EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “We are not children of the slave but of the free woman.” A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians (GALATIANS 4: 22 – 24, 26 – 27, 31 – 5: 1) Brethren: It … Read more