"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Response: “I kill and I make alive.” (Deuteronomy 32:39c) These words remind us that God alone is Lord over all life. They are not spoken to inspire fear, but to awaken trust. The One who judges is also the One who restores. The God who allows us to experience the consequences of sin is the … Read more
“What shall a man give in return for his life?” There are moments in the Gospel when the words of Jesus are so direct that they leave little room for compromise. Today’s passage is one of them. Standing before His disciples, Jesus does not promise comfort, popularity, or an easy road. Instead, He speaks of … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Friday, August 7th 2026 EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “Woe to the bloody city.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Nahum (NAHUM 1: 15; 2: 2; 3: 1 – 3, 6 – 7) Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings, … Read more
Beholding the Glory of Christ: Understanding the Feast of the Transfiguration Celebrated on 6 August Every year on 6 August, the Catholic Church celebrates one of the most profound and hope-filled feasts in the liturgical calendar: the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. This sacred celebration invites the faithful to ascend spiritually with Peter, … Read more
Alleluia.This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.Alleluia. The Father’s words at the Transfiguration reveal the heart of our faith. Jesus is not merely a great teacher or prophet; He is the beloved Son of God, worthy of our complete trust and obedience. To “listen to Him” means allowing … Read more