"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
The Cost of Following Jesus Christ Following Christ with an Undivided Heart Today’s Gospel presents us with some of the most demanding words of Jesus. As great crowds accompany Him, He turns towards them and speaks openly about what it truly means to become His disciple. “Whoever of you does not renounce all that he … Read more
“The Lord is my light and my salvation.” There are moments in life when the road ahead seems uncertain, when our hearts are troubled by worries, and when the burdens we carry make it difficult to see beyond our present struggles. Yet today’s Responsorial Psalm reminds us of a beautiful truth: when God is our … Read more
“If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of God rests upon you.” Following Jesus does not always bring acceptance or understanding. There will be moments when standing firmly in our faith means facing criticism, rejection, or ridicule. Yet today’s Gospel Acclamation reminds us that the approval of … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, November 4th 2026 THE THIRTY-FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II THE MEMORIAL OF SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO, BISHOP FIRST READING “Work out your own salvation; God is at work in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to … Read more