Today’s Readings Today we celebrate the Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, one of the Church’s greatest missionaries. In the Office of Readings, he writes with urgency and love: “Many, many people hereabouts are not becoming Christians for one reason only: there is nobody to make them Christians.” His words echo across the centuries and land Continue reading

Today’s Readings The first reading today is often proclaimed at Confirmation Masses, reminding us that as Christ was anointed and sent by the Father, we too—through the anointing of Chrism and the gifts of the Holy Spirit—are sent as His missionary disciples. To live this identity faithfully, we must place our trust in God’s love Continue reading

Today’s Readings Advent begins with a deep invitation: to recognize the longing for peace within our hearts. True peace is not simply the absence of conflict or the presence of comfort—it is the presence of a Person: Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Advent meets us in the middle of our worries, hopes, and struggles, Continue reading

Today’s Readings Advent is not just a countdown to Christmas—it is a journey into our deepest longing: the desire for peace. Not merely the absence of conflict, but the presence of hope, joy, and wholeness. Just like the people in Isaiah’s time, we too are tired, anxious, and overwhelmed by the tensions of our world Continue reading

Today’s Readings In today’s first reading, Daniel challenges King Belshazzar for a fault we often share: “The God in whose hand is your life breath and the whole course of your life, you did not glorify.” How easily we forget the One who sustains us. As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving—a tradition established by Abraham Continue reading

Today’s Readings Today’s readings invite us to lift our eyes from the temporary and focus on what truly matters. We spend so much of life chasing expectations, meeting worldly demands, or following our own wants—often at the expense of our deeper needs. In the chaos, we lose sight of who we are, our purpose, and Continue reading

Today’s Readings In today’s Gospel, Jesus praises a poor widow who offers two small coins—everything she had to live on. Her gift was not measured by its amount, but by her sacrifice and love. True giving is not about convenience or leftovers; it is about offering our very selves to God. Our money represents our Continue reading

Today’s Readings As we close the liturgical year, we face the central question of our faith: Who is Jesus? One thief on Calvary saw just a dying man. The other saw a King— not of politics or power, but of mercy, truth, and eternal life. That question remains the heart of our faith and our lives. Jesus Continue reading

Today’s Readings As I drove home from the 5:30 PM Mass last night, I noticed homes already glowing with Christmas lights. With Thanksgiving just a week away, we are quickly entering the holiday season. The lights, decorations, and music offer a welcome break from the darkness of shorter days. Yet, this time of year also Continue reading

Today’s Readings In today’s first reading, during a moment of great suffering, a mother encourages her youngest son to stay strong in faith. She points his attention to creation: “Look at the heavens and the earth and see all that is in them; then you will know that God did not make them out of Continue reading