THURSDAY OF THE NINETEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME First reading: Joshua 3:7-10, 11, 13-17 Psalm: Psalm 114: 1-6 (Alleluia) Gospel: Mathew 18:21-19:1 A Brief Homily Today we remember St. Maximilian Kolbe, a priest who gave his life to save another in a Nazi camp, living the Gospel of love and sacrifice. In the first reading, […]

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 […]