Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 118 (117):2-4, 13-15, 22-24, 1 Peter 1:3-9 and John 20:19-31 Mercy That Breaks Fear and Builds Faith There is a moment many of us know too well—the doors are closed, the lights are low, and fear has the final word. You may be smiling on the outside, but inside, there is anxiety,…

Isaiah 50:4–7, Philippians 2:6-11 & Matthew 26:14–27:66 Entering the Lord’s Passion Today we enter into the mystery of Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday—a day of both joy and sorrow, triumph and suffering. We hold palms in our hands and proclaim “Hosanna!” just as the people did when Jesus entered Jerusalem. Yet, in the Gospel…

Ezekiel 37:12-14, Psalm 130 (129):1-8, Romans 8:8-11 and John 11:1-45 From Darkness to Life—The Power of the Resurrection Last Sunday, we walked with the man born blind. Through the healing touch of Jesus, his physical eyes were opened, but more importantly, his spiritual eyes were awakened to the light of faith. We learned that Jesus…

1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a, Psalm 23 (22) 1-5; Ephesians 5:8-14. Gospel of John 9:1–4 Jesus, the Light Who Opens Our Eyes Last Sunday, we heard the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well in the Gospel of John. Jesus offered her living water that could satisfy the deep thirst of her…

Book of Exodus 17:3–7; Psalms (Bible) 95:1–2, 6–9; Epistle to the Romans 5:1–2, 5–8; Gospel of John 4:5–42 Jesus, the Living Water Who Satisfies the Thirst of the Human Heart During Lent, the Church intentionally guides us into a deeper encounter with Christ. Each Sunday has its own focus. On the First Sunday of Lent,…

Genesis 12:1-4a, Psalm 33(32):4-5, 18-19, 20, 22, 2Timothy 1:8b-10 and Matthew 17:1-9 Called, Strengthened, and Transfigured on the Journey of Faith The Second Sunday of Lent invites us to continue the journey we began last week. On the First Sunday of Lent, we reflected on Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. We saw how Jesus faced…

Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7, Psalm 51 (50):3-6b, 12-14, 17, Romans 5:12-19 and Matthew 4:1-11 From Temptation to Triumph: Restored in Christ On this First Sunday of Lent, the Church takes us back to the beginning of our story—and shows us our hope in creation. The readings move from the garden, where humanity fell, to the desert,…

Sirach 15:15-20, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 and Matthew 5:17-37 The Law Fulfilled in the Heart Today’s readings invite us to move from surface religion to deep discipleship — from simply obeying rules to becoming people whose hearts are transformed by God’s wisdom. The message running through all three readings is clear: God does not want mere…

Isaiah 58:6-10, Psalm 112 (111): 4-9, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 and Matthew 5:13-16 You are Light and Salt Last Sunday, Jesus delivered a sermon on the Mount. It is one of His most fundamental teachings – The Beatitudes. In the Beatitudes, Jesus described the character of those who belong to God’s kingdom. In today’s reading, He…

Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13, Psalm 146 (145):6-10, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 and Matthew 5:1-12 God Chooses the Small to Change the World Dear brothers and sisters, welcome to this 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings this weekend speak gently, yet firmly, to our hearts. They remind us of something we often forget in a world obsessed…