The Word

October 18, 2026, Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: If on some occasions in our lives, we start to be worried that the concerns of Caesar seem to collide with the concerns of God, we need only recall who is Lord of all and remind ourselves that from the beginning of time, all belongs to God.

October 11, 2026, Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The readings this Sunday all converge on a common image, that of a bountiful celebratory feast.

October 4, 2026, Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus’ parable focuses upon the care and harvest of the vineyard by tenants and the harm that could come to them, especially when the owner or his son is no longer with them.  

September 27, 2026, Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Paul extends further the importance of humility beyond its role in genuine reconciliation.

September 20, 2026, Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: In the spirit of the early Christian communities, and especially in the teaching of Jesus, we are summoned to find ways to advocate for equity, not only across lines of race, ethnicity, religion. We are also called upon to advocate for equity by crafting lifestyles that witness to resource-sharing.

September 13, 2026, Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Failing to forgive has consequences in our relationship with the divine.

September 6, 2026, Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: An ethical response toward those who wrong us develops across our readings this Sunday.

August 30, 2026, Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time: In contrast to the readings on recent Sundays, this Sunday’s readings address a more serious reality, the consequences of discipleship.

August 23, 2026, Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time: This Sunday, our readings offer a reflection upon the character of those entrusted by God to serve a people.

August 16, 2026, Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: All three readings this Sunday, as well as Psalm 67, lay the groundwork for Jesus’ message to become all-encompassing.