ASH WEDNESDAY First reading: Joel 2: 12-18 Psalm: 51: 3-6, 12-14, 17, (Have mercy, O Lord, for we have sinned) Second reading: 2 Corinthians 5: 20-6: 2 Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 A Brief Homily Today, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent, a time for repentance, prayer, and fasting. In the first reading, Joel […]
THURSDAY OF THE THIRTY-SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR C First reading: Wisdom 7:22-8:1 Psalm: 119: 89-91, 130, 135, 175 (Forever is your word, O Lord.) Gospel: Luke 17: 20-25 A Brief Homily In today’s readings, we are reminded that true wisdom comes from God and fills everything with goodness and order. The Book […]
1st November SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS First reading: Revelation 7: 2-4, 9-14 Psalm: 24:1-6(Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face) 1st John 3:1-3 Gospel: Mathew 5: 1-12 A Brief Homily Today, on All Saints Day, we honor the saints who followed God with love, patience, and faithfulness. The Gospel reminds us […]