"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Catholic Mass Reading for Wednesday, July 8th 2026 FOURTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “It is the time to seek the Lord.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Hosea (HOSEA 10: 1 – 3, 7 – 8, 12) Israel is a luxuriant vine that yields its fruit. The more his … Read more
Catholic Mass Reading for Tuesday, July 7th 2026 THE FOURTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “They sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Hosea (HOSEA 8: 4 — 7, 11 — 13) Thus says the Lord: Israel made kings, but not through … Read more
A Life of Purity, Forgiveness, and Extraordinary Christian Courage Every year on July 6, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr, one of the youngest saints ever canonized and one of the most beloved witnesses to Christian purity and forgiveness. Her life lasted only eleven years, yet her example has touched millions … Read more
“My daughter has just died, but come and she will live.” Today’s Gospel presents two remarkable miracles woven together by a single thread: faith that refuses to surrender to despair. A synagogue ruler approaches Jesus with a heart that is breaking. His daughter has died, yet he kneels before the Lord with astonishing confidence: “Come and lay … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, July 6th 2026 THE FOURTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II MEMORIAL OF SAINT MARIA GORETTI, Virgin & Martyr FIRST READING “I will espouse you forever” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Hosea (Hosea 2:14bc.l5cd -16.1 9-20) Thus says the Lord: “Behold, I will allure her, and bring … Read more