First Reading - Colossians 1:21-23 Gospel - Luke 6:1-5
One of the deepest desires of the human heart is peace — peace with ourselves, peace with others, and peace with God. Yet so often, our sins, our mistakes, and even our rigid ways of thinking rob…
First Reading - Colossians 1:15-20 Gospel - Luke 5:33-39
Life has a way of drawing us into routines. We become comfortable with familiar patterns, habits, and ways of thinking. But sometimes, we discover that these old ways can no longer hold the new…
First Reading - Colossians 1:9-14 Gospel - Luke 5:1-11
Today’s readings invite us to trust in the transforming power of God’s word and to respond with courage to His call. In the first reading, Paul prays for the Colossians, asking that they may be fi…
First Reading - Colossians 1:1-8Gospel - Luke 4:38-44
Today’s readings remind us that the Gospel is not just a message we hear but a living power that transforms lives and spreads like a flame wherever it is welcomed. In the first reading, Paul writes…
First Reading - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6,9-11 Gospel - Luke 4:31-37
Life often catches us off guard. We make plans, we set routines, but then something unexpected comes and reminds us that we are not in control. Today’s readings invite us to live with e…
First Reading - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Gospel - Luke 4:16-30
Every human heart longs for hope—hope that gives meaning to suffering, hope that gives courage in trials, hope that looks beyond the present moment. Today’s readings invite us to anchor ou…
First Reading - Ecclesiasticus 3:19-21,30-31 Second Reading - Hebrews 12:18-19,22-24a Gospel - Luke 14:1,7-14
One of the greatest obstacles to true holiness is pride, and one of the greatest marks of authentic discipleship is humility. Today’s readin…
First Reading - 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11 Gospel - Matthew 25:14-30
One of the deepest desires of the human heart is to live a life of meaning, to know that our days are not wasted but invested in something lasting. Today’s readings invite us to reflect…
First Reading - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Gospel - Mark 6:17-29
Every age presents us with a choice: to live by the standards of the world or to remain faithful to the call of God, even when it is difficult. Today’s readings place before us this very ten…
First Reading - 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13 Gospel - Matthew 24:42-51
Life is often compared to a journey, and on every journey there is both movement and waiting. But what kind of waiting fills our hearts? Today’s readings remind us that the Christian li…
First Reading - 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13Gospel - Matthew 23:27-32
The Word of God today draws us to reflect on what it means to live with integrity before the Lord. It is not enough to look holy on the outside if our hearts are far from God. In the firs…
First Reading - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Gospel - Matthew 23:23-26
At the heart of today’s readings is a call to sincerity—a faith that springs from love and purity of heart, not from appearances or self-interest. In the first reading, Paul reminds the T…
First Reading - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5,8-10 Gospel - Matthew 23:13-22
Every one of us desires a faith that is real, alive, and transformative. Today’s readings invite us to reflect on what authentic faith looks like and warn us against the danger of e…
First Reading - Isaiah 66:18-21 Second Reading - Hebrews 12:5-7,11-13 Gospel - Luke 13:22-30
Life often teaches us that what appears easy and comfortable is not always what leads us to what is good, true, and lasting. Today’s readings challenge us to…
First Reading - Ruth 2:1-3,8-11,4:13-17Gospel - Matthew 23:1-12
Life has a way of showing us that greatness is not measured by status or titles but by humility and service. Today’s readings highlight this truth by drawing our attention to God’s surpr…
First Reading - Ruth 1:1,3-6,14-16,22 Gospel - Matthew 22:34-40
There are moments in life when we are called to choose — not just between options, but between paths that define who we are and what we live for. Such choices are not always easy, yet th…
First Reading - Judges 11:29-39 Gospel - Matthew 22:1-14
Life is full of invitations. Some are casual — a meal with friends, a gathering with family — and some are life-changing, like choosing a vocation, a career, or a lifelong commitment. The way w…
First Reading - Judges 9:6-15 Gospel - Matthew 20:1-16
Life often feels like a competition — who gets ahead first, who earns more, who receives recognition, who holds power. But today’s readings turn this mentality upside down and invite us to see th…
First Reading - Judges 6:11-24 Gospel - Matthew 19:23-30
Today’s readings bring us face to face with the mystery of God’s call and the cost of discipleship. They remind us that God chooses the weak to do great things, and that the riches of this worl…
First Reading - Judges 2:11-19 Gospel - Matthew 19:16-22
The readings today confront us with the danger of turning away from God and the tragedy of choosing earthly security over eternal life. In the first reading, the book of Judges describes how Isr…
First Reading - Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10Second Reading - Hebrews 12:1-4 Gospel - Luke 12:49-53
The Word of God today is not comfortable — it is challenging, even unsettling. All three readings remind us that following God is not about avoiding conflict, …
First Reading - Joshua 24:14-29Gospel - Matthew 19:13-15
Life is full of choices. Some are small and daily; others are life-defining. In today’s first reading, Joshua stands before the people of Israel and calls them to a decision: “Choose this day w…
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY First Reading - Apocalypse 11:19,12:1-6,10 Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 15:20-26 Gospel - Luke 1:39-56
There are moments in life when we encounter something so beautiful, so radiant, that it se…
First Reading - Joshua 3:7-11,13-17 Gospel - Matthew 18:21-19:1
Life is full of crossings. We move from one stage to another, from one challenge to the next, often facing barriers that seem impossible to pass. Sometimes those barriers are external—c…
First Reading - Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Gospel - Matthew 18:15-20
Today’s readings remind us that God’s work in and through us is part of a story far bigger than ourselves, and that this story is built on relationships—our relationship with God and our r…
First Reading - Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Gospel - Matthew 18:1-5,10,12-14
Today’s readings speak directly to the fears and uncertainties that often grip our hearts, and they call us to trust in God’s presence and to embrace the humility of a child. In the …
First Reading - Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Gospel - Matthew 17:22-27
In today’s readings, God invites us to see that true greatness lies not in power or privilege, but in humility, mercy, and love. In the first reading, Moses speaks to Israel with words t…
First Reading - Wisdom 18:6-9 Second Reading - Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19 Gospel - Luke 12:32-48
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom.” With these gentle and powerful words, Jesus opens today’s Gospel and s…