TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR C First Reading: Amos 6:1, 4-7 Psalm: 146:7-10 (Praise the Lord, my soul!) Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 A Brief Homily In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the story of the rich man and Lazarus, reminding us that wealth without compassion is meaningless. The rich man […]
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 […]
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 […]