THE SOLEMNLY OF ALL SAINTSFirst Reading - Revelation 7:2-14Second Reading - 1 John 3:1-3Gospel - Matthew 5:1-12
Today's feast of All Saints reminds us of our potential for holiness, a call that is within reach for each of us. Like the story of th…
First Reading - Ephesians 6:10-20Gospel - Luke 13:31-35
Today's readings speak to us about courage, resilience, and staying true to our mission, even when faced with obstacles and opposition. Paul and Jesus both remind us that standing firm in ou…
First Reading - Ephesians 6:1-9Gospel - Luke 13:22-30
Today’s readings remind us that while we naturally seek an easy, comfortable path in life, the way to salvation is often narrow, challenging, and requires us to make sacrifices. Jesus, in the Gosp…
First Reading - Ephesians 5:21-33Gospel - Luke 13:18-21
Today's readings offer us a message of hope—something essential in a world where many people experience discouragement and disappointment. Often, such feelings arise when we can’t see a way …
FEAST OF SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLESFirst Reading - Ephesians 2:19-22Gospel - Luke 6:12-16
In today’s readings, we are reminded of the Church's essential characteristics, as proclaimed in the Nicene Creed: it is “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.”…
First Reading - Jeremiah 31:7-9 Second Reading - Hebrews 5:1-6 Gospel - Mark 10:46-52
In today’s readings, we are invited to reflect on God’s boundless compassion and the way He calls each of us to transformation. Through these passages, we see how G…
First Reading - Ephesians 4:7-16Gospel - Luke 13:1-9
St. Teresa of Kolkata once said, "I do it for Christ." When asked about her tireless work among the poor, sick, and abandoned, she made it clear that her actions were driven by her love f…
First Reading - Ephesians 4:1-6Gospel - Luke 12:54-59
Christianity, as the most practiced faith in the world, is more than just a religion. It is a family, a community united by the oneness of faith. Today's readings remind us of the importance o…
First Reading - Ephesians 3:14-21Gospel - Luke 12:49-53
Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation but as part of a community united in faith. Believers, no matter where they come from or what their background is, are called to form one bod…
First Reading - Ephesians 3:2-12Gospel - Luke 12:39-48
St. Teresa of Kolkata once said, "Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." Our faithfulness, particularly in the small and often unnoticed moments of …
First Reading - Ephesians 2:12-22 Gospel - Luke 12:35-38
We all seek peace and belonging in our lives, but often, we let division and self-centeredness get in the way. Today’s readings remind us that Christ has come to tear down the walls that divide…
First Reading - Ephesians 2:1-10Gospel - Luke 12:13-21
We all grapple with two common struggles in life: pride and selfishness. While the degree of pride and selfishness may vary from person to person, we all experience these tendencies to some exten…
First Reading - Isaiah 53:10-11 Second Reading - Hebrews 4:14-16Gospel - Mark 10:35-45
The theme of today’s readings invites us to reflect on the true meaning of sacrifice, service, and greatness in the eyes of God. We often associate greatness with …
First Reading - Ephesians 1:15-23Gospel - Luke 12:8-12
The quality of gold is best tested in fire, and so is the depth of our faith tested in the face of tribulations and hardships in our lives. People who learn to remain strong in faith through the …
FEAST OF ST. LUKE, EVANGELISTFirst Reading - 2 Timothy 4:10-17Gospel - Luke 10:1-9
We always cherish the time spent with both friends and foes. Memories with friends are filled with nostalgia of fun, laughter, and nonsense, while memories with foes a…
First Reading - Ephesians 1:1-10Gospel - Luke 11:47-54
Christian life calls for an authentic life of integrity. The integrity of life entails the coordination of speech and action, faith and practice, and life and talk. A life without integrity becom…
First Reading - Galatians 5:18-25Gospel - Luke 11:42-46
As humans, we are finite and prone to errors. The mistakes we commit give us a chance to evaluate the paths we have chosen. Having analyzed the mistakes, we can still begin afresh. This is also …
First Reading - Galatians 5:1-6Gospel - Luke 11:37-41
One of the hygienic lessons taught in schools is the washing of our hands to avoid sickness. Certainly, cleansing is required for hygienic purposes. However, today’s readings invite us to cleanse …
First Reading - Galatians 4:22-24,26-27,31-5:1Gospel - Luke 11:29-32
In today’s world, there are many who do not believe in God. They may be atheists, agnostics, skeptics, or simply those who struggle to believe without concrete, perceptible proof. T…
First Reading - Wisdom 7:7-11 Second Reading - Hebrews 4:12-13 Gospel - Mark 10:17-30
We gather today, once again, to listen to the wisdom of God through the Scriptures. The readings presented before us invite us to look deeper into our lives and exa…
First Reading - Galatians 3:22-29Gospel - Luke 11:27-28
We have many types of relationships in our lives; some are casual, and others are intimate and close. Casual relationships do not last long, but close relationships certainly do. These close bon…
First Reading - Galatians 3:7-14Gospel - Luke 11:15-26
Evil and evil forces are undeniable realities. However, God has power over evil and evil forces as well. Today's readings assure us that there will be an end to all evils when the day of the …