† God is Love. Love everyone as you love yourself.
Kevin Ndege 
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD 2026. SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II. FIRST READINGI shall not put forth my hands against him, seeing he is the Lord’s anointed A reading from the first Book of Samuel (1 SAMUEL 24: 3 – 21) In those days: Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and … Read more
**Reflection on the First Reading (1 Samuel 18:6–9; 19:1–7)** “Saul my father seeks to kill you.” This reading places before us a powerful and very human moment in salvation history. David has just experienced victory through God’s power. He did not seek glory for himself, yet honor comes to him. The women sing, “Saul has … Read more
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22ND 2026. SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME | YEAR II. FIRST READING“Saul my father seeks to kill you.” A reading from the first Book of Samuel (1 SAMUEL 18: 6 – 9; 19: 1 – 7) In those days: As they were coming home, when David returned from slaying the Philistine, the women … Read more
**Reflection on the First Reading 1 Samuel 17: 32–33, 37, 40–51** The story of David and Goliath is one of the most powerful and beloved passages in Sacred Scripture, not because it glorifies violence, but because it reveals how God acts through humility, faith, and trust rather than through human strength. At first glance, David seems entirely … Read more
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21ST 2026 SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR 11 MEMORIAL OF SAINT AGNESS FIRST READING“David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone.” A reading from the Book of First Samuel (1ST SAMUEL 17: 32 – 33, 37, 40 – 51) In those days: David said to Saul, “Let no … Read more
1. Catholics do not worship Mary as God Catholics worship God alone — the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. Worship (called latria) belongs only to God. When Catholics “pray to Mary,” they are not asking her for divine power. Instead, they are asking her to pray for us, just as one … Read more
“The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath.” In today’s Gospel, we see Jesus walking with His disciples through the grain fields on the sabbath. As the disciples pluck heads of grain to satisfy their hunger, the Pharisees immediately object. Their concern is not compassion, but compliance. They see the law, but … Read more
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20TH 2026SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME MEMORIAL OF BLESSED CYPRIAN TANSI, FABIAN AND SEBASTIAN FIRST READING“Samuel anointed David in the midst of his brothers, and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him.” A reading from the book of First Samuel (1ST SAMUEL 16: 1 – 13) In those days: The Lord … Read more
Catholic Reflection 1 Samuel 15:16–23 “To obey is better than sacrifice.” In this reading, God reminds us that faith is not proven by outward religious actions alone, but by humble and complete obedience to His will. King Saul believed that offering sacrifices could excuse his partial obedience, yet God, speaking through Samuel, makes it clear … Read more
MONDAY, JANUARY 19TH 2026. SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME | YEAR II. FIRST READINGTo obey is better than sacrifice. The Lord has rejected you from being king. A reading from the first Book of Samuel (1 SAMUEL 15: 16 – 23) In those days: Samuel said to Saul, “Stop! I will tell you what the … Read more