First reading: Hebrew 7:25-8:6 Psalm: 40:7-8, 10 (Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will) Gospel: Mark 3:7-12 A Brief Homily In today’s readings, we see the greatness of Jesus as our eternal High Priest who intercedes for us. Hebrews reminds us that Jesus offers a perfect sacrifice, bringing us close to God. In the […]
Memorial of Francis De Sales First reading: Hebrew 8:6-13 Psalm: 85:7, 9-14 (Kindness and truth shall meet) Gospel: Mark 3:13-19 A Brief Homily Today’s readings reveal God’s deep desire to renew and guide us. In Hebrews, Jesus mediates a new and better covenant, written in our hearts, not on tablets of stone. This covenant brings forgiveness and […]
Feast of Conversion of Paul, Apostle First reading: Act 22: 3-16 or Acts 9:1-12 Psalm: 117: 1-2 (Go out to all the world and tell the good News) Gospel: Mark 16:15-18 A Brief Homily Today we celebrate the conversion of St. Paul, a powerful story of God’s transformative grace. Paul went from persecuting Christians to becoming one […]