First reading: Nehemiah 8: 2-10 Psalm: (It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life) Second reading: 1st Corinthians 12:12-30 Gospel: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 A Brief Homily Today’s readings remind us of the power of God’s Word and our role in the […]
First reading: Hebrew 9:15, 24-28 Psalm: 98:1-6 (Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds) Gospel: Mark 3: 22-30 A Brief Homily Today’s readings highlight the power of Jesus’ sacrifice and the victory He brings over sin. In Hebrews, we learn that Christ’s sacrifice is eternal, cleansing us from sin […]
Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas First reading: Hebrew 10: 1-10 Psalm: 40: 2, 4, 7-8, 10-11 (Here I am Lord; I come to do your will) Gospel: Mark 3: 31-35 A Brief Homily In today’s readings, we see a theme of obedience to God’s will. Hebrews reminds us that sacrifices alone cannot perfect us; rather, […]