MEMORIAL OF ST. MONICA (27-AUGUST) READINGS OF WEDNESDAY OF THE TWENTY-FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME First reading: 1 Thessalonians 2: 9-13 Psalm: 139: 7-12 (O Lord, you search me and you know me) Gospel: Matthew 23: 27-32 A Brief Homily Today we remember St. Monica, a woman of great faith and prayer. In the first […]

SATURDAY OF THE TWENTY-FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME First reading: 1 Thessalonians 4: 9-11 Psalm: 98:1, 7-9 (The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.) Gospel:  Mathew 25: 14-30 A Brief Homily Today’s readings remind us that true Christian living is shown in love, justice, and responsibility. St. Paul teaches us to love one […]

Readings First Reading: Amos 8:4-7 Psalm: Psalm 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8 (Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor) Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Gospel: Luke 16:1-13 Brief Homily Today’s readings invite us to live with honesty, justice, and faithfulness. Amos condemns those who exploit the poor for selfish gain, reminding us that God hears the […]