Readings: 2 Mac 7:1-2, 9-14; 2 Thes 2:16-3:5; Lk 20:27-38 In the first reading today we hear about three of the seven heroic brothers who were all put to death on the same day...
Readings: Wis 11:22-12:2; 2 Thes 1:11-2:2; Lk 19:1-10 The first reading includes some great lines on which we can meditate with great benefit: “You love all things that are and You loathe nothing You...
Readings: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; 2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14 In the first reading Sirach states that the Lord is a God of justice Who knows no favorites. When we look at people like...
Readings: Ex 17:8-13; 2 Tim 3:14-4:2; Lk 18:1-8 In the Gospel reading today St. Luke describes a parable spoken by our Lord to teach us the importance of praying always without growing weary. In...
Readings: 2 Kgs 5:14-17; 2 Tim 2:8-13; Lk 17:11-19 Today, as we commemorate the anniversary of the “Miracle of the Sun” at Fatima in 1917, we are reminded of the great love God has...
Readings: Hab 1:2-3, 2:2-4; 2 Tim 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10 In the Gospel reading today the Apostles ask our Lord to increase their faith. Jesus answers by telling them that if they had faith...
Readings: Am 6:1a, 4-7; 1 Tim 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31 In the first reading today God speaks a message of woe to the “complacent in Zion.” They were enjoying all the good things society had...
Readings: Am 8:4-7; 1 Tim 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 In the second reading today St. Paul asks us to pray for everyone, especially for kings and those in authority. Two reasons are given for this:...
Readings: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; 1 Tim 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 In the Gospel reading we are told that tax collectors and sinners were drawing near to listen to Jesus. This did not sit well with...
Readings: Wis 9:13-18b; Philemon 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33 In the first reading the question is asked: “Who can know God’s counsel, or who can conceive what the Lord intends?” The author goes on to...
