† God is Love. Love everyone as you love yourself.
Reflection on Luke 11:29–32First Week of Lent In this first week of Lent, the Church gives us a Gospel that is both direct and uncomfortable. Jesus looks at the growing crowds and says something that must have suddenly shocked them: “This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign.” These were not pagans speaking. These were … Read more
These are the Catholic mass readings for Wednesday the 25th February 2026, the Frist week of Lent. FIRST READINGThe Ninevites turned from their evil way. A reading from the Book of the Prophe Jonah (JONAH 3: 1 – 10) The word of the Lord came to Jonah, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, … Read more
“Pray then like this.” As we humble our hearts during Lent, the Church places before us the most sacred teaching on prayer, not a way devised by saints, not a devotion born of private revelation, but the very prayer placed on our lips by the Lord Himself. When Jesus says, “Pray then like this,” He is not … Read more
These are the Catholic mass readings for Tuesday the 24th February 2026, First week of Lent. FIRST READING“My word shall accomplish that which I intend.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 55: 10 – 11) Thus says the Lord: “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return … Read more
“As you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.” Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, at the very beginning of this holy season of Lent, the Church places before us a Gospel that is both consoling and sobering. It is consoling because it reveals the tenderness … Read more
These are the Catholic mass readings for 23rd Monday, February 2026. It is the first week of Lent, Year A. FIRST READING“In righteousness shall you judge your neighbor. ” A reading from the Book of Leviticus (LEVITICUS 19: 1 – 2, 11 – 18) The LORD said to Moses, “Say to all the congregation of … Read more
The 22nd of February 2026, the first Sunday of Lent, Year A. These are the Catholic mass readings of the day. FIRST READINGCreation of our first parents, and their sin. A reading from the Book of Genesis (GENESIS 2: 7 – 9; 3: 1 – 7) The Lord God formed man of dust from the … Read more
“When the bridegroom is taken from them, then they will fast.” In today’s Gospel, we see a simple but deeply meaningful question. The disciples of John approach Jesus and ask why His disciples do not fast as they and the Pharisees do. This is a sincere question. In those days fasting was a serious religious … Read more
The 21st of February 2026 Saturday After Ash Wednesday. FIRST READINGIf you pour yourself out for the hungry, then shall your light rise in the darkness. A reading from the Book of Prophet Isaiah (ISAIAH 58: 9c – 14) Thus says the Lord: “If you take away from the midst of you the yoke, the … Read more
My dear brothers and sisters, today being the third day of our Lenten journey the Word of God confronts us gently but firmly. Through the prophet Isaiah, the Lord spoke to the people who had returned from exile. They were rebuilding their nation, rebuilding their worship, rebuilding their religious practices. They were fasting, praying and … Read more