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 […]

FRIDAY OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR C First Reading: Haggai 2:1-9 Psalm: 43:1-4 (Hope in God; I will praise Him, my Savior and my God) Gospel: Luke 9:18-22  A Brief Homily In the Gospel, Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do you say I am?” Peter boldly confesses, “You are the Christ […]