"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Alleluia.Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Alleluia. To be poor in spirit is to recognise that everything we have is a gift from God and that without Him we can do nothing. It is the quiet humility that places complete trust in the Lord instead of in worldly success … Read more
“O woman, great is your faith!” There are moments in the Gospel that leave us quietly humbled. The encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman is one of them. At first glance, the conversation seems difficult to understand. The woman cries out in anguish for her daughter, yet Jesus appears silent. Even the disciples, weary … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Sunday, August 16th 2026 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A FIRST READING “And the foreigners I will bring to my holy mountain.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 56: 1, 6 – 7) Thus says the LORD: “Keep justice, and do righteousness, for soon my salvation will come, … Read more
Response: “Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!” Taken from Psalm 67: 2 – 3, 5, 6, 8 (Response.) 4 This psalm reminds us that God’s love is never meant to be hidden or kept for a few. His blessings are given so that every nation and every generation … Read more
Alleluia.Jesus was preaching the Gospel of the kingdom and healing every infirmity among the people.Alleluia. Wherever Jesus went, He brought both truth and healing. He proclaimed the Kingdom of God not only with His words but also through His compassion, restoring those who were broken in body, mind, and spirit. The same Lord continues to … Read more