"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Response: “The Lord will keep us, as a shepherd keeps his flock.”(Jeremiah 31:10, 11–12ab, 13) The image of the Lord as a shepherd speaks of His constant care and faithful love. A good shepherd never loses sight of those entrusted to him; he watches over them, leads them to safety, and gently gathers those who … Read more
“O woman, great is your faith!” There are moments in the Gospel when a single encounter reveals the immeasurable depth of God’s mercy. Today’s passage is one of those moments. A mother, burdened by the suffering of her daughter, approaches Jesus with nothing but faith. She has no influence, no status among the people of … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, August 5th 2026 EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II OPTIONALMEMORIAL OF THE DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF SAINT MARY MAJOR IN ROME FIRST READING “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (JEREMIAH 31: 1 – 7) “At that time, says the … Read more
Response: “The Lord shall build up Sion; He will appear in all his glory.”Taken from Psalm 102:16–18, 19–21, 22–23 (Response: 17) God never abandons what belongs to Him. Even after times of hardship, failure, or loss, He is able to rebuild what seemed beyond repair. This psalm reminds us that the Lord sees the cries … Read more
Alleluia.Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!Alleluia These words are more than a declaration of faith; they are an invitation to trust Jesus with our whole lives. To call Him the Son of God is to recognise His divine authority, and to call Him King is to place Him … Read more