"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
The question brought to Jesus in today’s Gospel was not sincere. It was a trap. The Pharisees and the Herodians were not seeking truth; they were seeking a way to discredit Him. If Jesus said taxes should not be paid, He could be accused of rebellion against Rome. If He said taxes should be paid, … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, 2nd June 2026 NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II FIRST READNG “We wait for new heavens and a new earth.” A reading from the second Letter of Saint Peter (2 Peter 3:12- 15a.17-18) Beloved: Wait for and hasten the coming of the day of God, because of which the … Read more
There is a sadness in this Gospel that we should not miss. The owner of the vineyard does everything out of love. He plants, protects, and prepares it so that it may bear fruit. Then, with remarkable patience, he sends servant after servant to those entrusted with its care. Even when they are rejected, beaten, … Read more
There is a quiet confidence in this Psalm that speaks straight to the heart. The psalmist does not say, “I understand everything” or “I have no fears.” Instead, he simply says, “O my God, I trust in you.” Trust is often most beautiful when life is uncertain. It is choosing to rest in God’s care … Read more
Alleluia.Jesus Christ, you are the faithful witness, the first-born of the dead; you have loved us and washed away our sins in your blood.Alleluia. There is something profoundly moving in this Alleluia. Jesus is called the faithful witness because everything He revealed about the Father, He revealed in truth, in love, and without turning back. … Read more