"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
“Among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist.” Matthew 11:11 Every year on 24th June, the Catholic Church celebrates The Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, one of the oldest and most significant feasts in the Church’s liturgical calendar. Unlike most saints, whose feast days commemorate the day … Read more
Today’s Gospel is a beautiful reminder that God never forgets His promises. The birth of John the Baptist was not simply a joyful family occasion; it marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of salvation. In a world that had waited centuries for the Messiah, God was already preparing the way through … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, June 24th 2026 TWELFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II THE SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST FIRST READING “I will give you as a light to the nations.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 49: 1 – 6) Listen to me, O Islands, and … Read more
Today’s Gospel brings together three powerful teachings that can shape the whole of our Christian life: reverence for what is holy, love of neighbour, and the courage to choose the narrow path. Jesus first reminds us that what is sacred should never be treated carelessly. The gift of faith, the Holy Eucharist, the Word of … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 TWELFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “I will defend this city to save it, for my own sake and for the sake of David.” A reading from the second Book of Kings (2 KINGS 19: 9b – 11, 14 – 21, 31 – 35a, … Read more