The Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus places before the Church the mystery of friendship with Christ, the strength of faith amid suffering, and the hope of resurrection. The First Reading from the prophet Jeremiah reveals the struggle of a servant of God who experiences rejection, loneliness, and sorrow because of his faithfulness to […]
28 July 2026 | Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time | First Reading: Jeremiah 14:17–22 | Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 79:8–9, 11, 13 | Gospel: Matthew 13:36–43
The readings for this Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time reveal the mercy of God amid human suffering and the final victory of His Kingdom over sin and evil. The prophet Jeremiah presents a sorrowful prayer on behalf of Judah, a people wounded by destruction and aware of their need for God’s compassion […]
27 July 2026 | Monday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time | First Reading: Jeremiah 13:1–11 | Responsorial Psalm: Deuteronomy 32:18–19, 20, 21 | Gospel: Matthew 13:31–35
The readings for this Monday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time reveal the intimate relationship God desires with His people and the transforming power of His Kingdom. In the First Reading, the prophet Jeremiah uses the symbolic image of a linen loincloth to communicate God’s sorrow over Israel’s unfaithfulness (Jeremiah 13:1–11). The garment that […]
26 July 2026 | Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5, 7–12 | Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:57, 72, 76–77, 127–128, 129–130 | Second Reading: Romans 8:28–30 | Gospel: Matthew 13:44–52
The readings for this Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time reveal the supreme value of God’s wisdom and the incomparable treasure of His Kingdom. In the First Reading, Solomon stands before the Lord with the responsibility of guiding God’s chosen people, yet he recognizes his own limitations and asks not for wealth, power, or victory over […]