Sharing the Word

Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr June 1, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Sirach 42:15-25 This reading is the wise man’s hymn of praise to God the Creator. First he gives his attention to the beauty and the majesty of creation. ...

Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary May 31, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Today we celebrate Mary’s journey to her cousin Elizabeth to help her in her pregnancy. The quotation from the prophet Zephaniah is ...

Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time May 30, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Sirach 35:1-12 Today Sirach speaks of using our secular resources as part of our religious practice. Giving to the Lord is more than a matter ...

Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church May 29, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: John 19:25-34 In our Gospel today, John offers a touching image of Jesus’ final moments with Mary, his mother. Before breathing his last, ...

Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter May 27, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: John 21:20-25 When we were kids and were asked a question we often answered, “None of your bee’s wax,” which was our childish way of saying, ...

Memorial of Saint Philip Neri May 26, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Acts 25:13b-21 Paul has been brought before the Roman governor Festus in Caesarea. The governor doesn’t know what to do with Paul, who had been left in prison ...