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First Reading: Wisdom 6:12-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Gospel: Matthew 25:1–13 Today is the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. As we know, Advent will begin in just two more Sundays. As we approach the end of the liturgical year, today's Gospel reminds us to remain awake, vigilant, wise, and prudent because we do not know when Jesus will return in glory: “Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” W

First Reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a Solemnity of All Saints Today, we celebrate all the saints, known and unknown, men and women of every race, language, and age. They remind us that holiness is not reserved for a privileged few; it is the vocation of every Christian. Through God's grace, we’ll become saints by remaining fa

Which Commandment in the Law Is the Greatest? Readings: Exodus 22:20–26; Psalm 18:2–3, 3–4, 47, 51; 1 Thessalonians 1:5c–10; Matthew 22:34–40 Love is the supreme commandment. It is the heart of our relationship with God and with one another. Whoever loves fulfills the law and the prophets, because the law was given to help us remain in communion with God and establish a loving relationship with our neighbor. By asking Jesus, “Which commandment in the law

Give to Caesar What Belongs to Caesar, and to God What Belongs to God First reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 Second reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21 The Pharisees and the Herodians set a trap for Jesus by asking Him whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. In their cunning, they begin by addressing him with flattering words. What they say about Jesus is true, but their

The Wedding Banquet: God’s Universal Invitation 1st Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a Responsorial psalm: Psalm 23:1-3a,3b-4,5-6 2nd reading: Philippians 4:12-14,19-20 Gospel: Matthew 22: 1-14 During the last three Sundays, the image of the vineyard has been at the heart of the Gospel parables. On this 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus presents another well-known biblical image: the wedding banquet. Through this image, he teaches us abo

Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20, Philippians 4:6-9, Matthew 21:33-43 The last two Sundays, as well as this Sunday, the image of the vineyard has been at the heart of the parables Jesus uses to help us understand God’s grace and his expectations of those entrusted with his vineyard. Unlike the parables of the last two Sundays, today’s Gospel emphasizes the terrible work of the tenants, their selfish ambition, their evil intentions, and their violent action

1ST READING: Ezekiel 18:25-28 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 2ND READING: Philippians 2:1-11 GOSPEL: Matthew 21:28-32 Dear brothers and sisters, Today’s readings emphasize repentance, humility, and obedience to God. In the Gospel, Jesus presents us with two sons. Their responses to their father contrast with the obedience of the Son described in the second reading. The father asks both sons to go and work in his vineyard. The first son initially refuses but late

First Reading: Isaiah 55:6‐9 Responsive Psalm: Psalm 144(145):2‐3,8‐9,17‐18 Second Reading: Philippians 1:20‐24,27. Gospel: Matthew 20:1‐16 God, in his love, calls us and sends us to work in his vineyard. Being called and becoming his workers is a blessing. God has no emotional or partisan preference for some workers over others. He desires all his children to become his workers. He does not call or choose us as a human employer chooses collaborator

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 Second Reading: 14:7-9 Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 THE MEASURE OF FORGIVENESS IS TO FORGIVE WITHOUT MEASURE “How often must I forgive? Seven times?” By asking this question, Peter, the Prince of the Apostles, seems to limit forgiveness. But Jesus responds by removing every limit: “I say to you, not seven times but seven

How is it possible that Christ, the Son of God, can suffer and die? In the eyes of his disciples, this is almost impossible to accept. It goes against all their expectations. That is why Peter, the prince of the apostles, takes Jesus aside and rebukes him: “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.” Peter cannot understand how suffering and death could be part of the mission of the Messiah. He has recognized Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, but

Last Sunday, the faith of the Canaanite woman served as a stimulus for us and became an example of persevering prayer. She recognized Jesus not only as the Son of David, mighty and merciful, but also as Lord, whose kindness extends beyond the borders of Israel. Today, we encounter the Prince of the Apostles, Peter, who confesses that Jesus is the “Christ, the Son of the living God.” This confession is also the confession of the universal Church. The persevering faith of the C

This Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to meditate on the universality of salvation and the universal mission of the Church. In the first reading, the prophet Isaiah encourages his people not to be afraid to welcome others under God's loving care, for God's plan of salvation is universal. It does not exclude foreigners. God's mercy is meant for them as well. They too are called to listen to God, love Him above all things, "observe what is right and practice justice

After spending time with the crowds—healing the sick and feeding the hungry—Jesus went up the mountain to pray and be with his Father. While Jesus was on the mountain, his disciples struggled in a boat on the stormy sea. Although he was in intimate communion with his heavenly Father, Jesus did not ignore what was happening below. True communion with God never distances us from those who suffer. On the contrary, it opens our eyes to their needs. Jesus was absorbed in prayer, y

BREAD AND WINE Before passing from this world to the Father, our Lord Jesus Christ gathered with his disciples at the Last Supper. Taking bread and wine (afterward), he gave thanks to the Father, blessed and consecrated them, and instituted the Sacrament of Love—the Most Holy Eucharist. He entrusted this sacred mystery to his Mystical Body, the Church, which faithfully continues to celebrate it in obedience to his command until he comes again in glory. a. What kind of br

1st Reading: Zechariah 9: 9-10 Thus says the LORD: Rejoice heartily, O daughter Zion, shout for joy, O daughter Jerusalem! See, your king shall come to you; a just savior is he, meek, and riding on an ass, on a colt, the foal of an ass. He shall banish the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem; the warrior's bow shall be banished, and he shall proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from