† God is Love. Love everyone as you love yourself.
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