26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 28, 2025 We offer our praise and prayers to the Father confident that his generous love will sustain us through all tribulations. That as the Church concludes the Season of Creation on Saturday, the feast day of St. Francis, may we “come together as one family, to labor for… Continue reading 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 28, 2025
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TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2025)
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2025) Readings: Amos 6:1A, 4-7 Psalms 146:7-10 First Letter of Paul to Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31 Today’s liturgy follows closely on the heels of last weekend’s Mass, repeating some of the same themes, but in a slightly more interesting way. Remember, last Sunday the gospel ended with Jesus reminding His… Continue reading TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2025)
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 21, 2025
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 21, 2025 We offer these prayers to the Father placing our trust in him rather than in ourselves or in the wealth that this world offers. That bishops will “welcome those who knock on the doors of the Church [and be] caring, attentive shepherds who know how to share… Continue reading 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 21, 2025
FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS (2025)
FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS (2025) Readings: Numbers 21:4b-9 Psalms 78:1bc-2, 34-38 Philippians 2:6-11 John 3:13-17 The most endearing and likable portraits of Jesus, I feel most would agree, are those we see at Christmas - an innocent child, wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger. It is peaceful and serene,… Continue reading FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS (2025)
Exaltation of the Holy Cross, September 14, 2025
Exaltation of the Holy Cross, September 14, 2025 Knowing that the Father sent his Son into the world not to condemn us but to save us, we offer our prayers with confidence in His love. That through today’s Ecumenical Commemoration of Martyrs and Witnesses of the Faith of the Twenty-first Century, the blood of these… Continue reading Exaltation of the Holy Cross, September 14, 2025
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2025)
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2025) Readings: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-6, 12-17 Philemon 1:9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33 Perhaps there is no more important virtue expected of a teacher than truthfulness. We have a right to expect that what a teacher is teaching is true. While saying this does not sound especially profound, it is especially profound in… Continue reading TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2025)
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2025)
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2025) Readings: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalms 68:4-7, 10-11 Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14 The first reading from the Book of Sirach, part of the Old Testament’s Wisdom literature, describes a parent giving sage advice to his child: “my child, conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be… Continue reading TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2025)
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2025) Readings: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Psalms 40:2-4, 18 Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53 The prophet Jeremiah is one of the most reluctant and grumpiest of the prophets in the Old Testament, and today’s first reading gives solid evidence of why that is the case. The message that Jeremiah was tasked to deliver… Continue reading
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2025
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2025 We offer our prayers to the Father as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, asking for the grace to live with complete devotion to her Son. That bishops will embrace their offices as opportunities to be of service, to embrace… Continue reading Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2025
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2025)
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2025) Readings: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-22 Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48 (12:35-40 short form) The first reading from the Book of Wisdom is a good reminder from whence our religion and faith evolved. The Old (nothing pejorative ever intended) or First Testament is not just a prelude to the… Continue reading NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (2025)
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