First reading: Genesis 2: 18-25 Psalm: 128: 1-5 (Blessed are those who fear the Lord) Gospel: Mark 7: 24-30 A Brief Homily Today's readings highlight two key themes: God’s plan for relationships and the power of faith and persistence in prayer. God’s Gift of Relationships (Genesis 2:18-25) In the first reading, God sees that “it […]

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First reading: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalm: 138: 1-5, 7-8 (Blessed are they who hope in the Lord) Second reading: 1st Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Gospel: Luke 6:17, 20-26 A Brief Homily Today’s readings challenge us to trust in God rather than worldly things. Jeremiah reminds us that those who rely on human […]

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First reading: 1st Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalm: 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13 (The Lord is kind and merciful) Second reading: 1st Corinthians 15:45-49 Gospel: Luke 6:27-38 A Brief Homily Today’s readings call us to love our enemies and show mercy. David had the chance to kill Saul but chose […]