Gospel Accounts (Matthew–John)

27+ min ago   (599+ words) Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time “That is why the kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who decided to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the accounting, a debtor was brought before him who owed him…...

26+ min ago   (288+ words) Graphic by Claire Chua/Rappler The Philippines is Southeast Asia’s oldest Christian nation, having embraced Catholicism over 500 years ago in 1521. Today, nearly 79% of the Philippines’ 118.2 million population is Roman Catholic, making it the third-largest Catholic population worldwide. The vitality of…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago   (37+ words) So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” — John 8:36 Some chains are made of iron. Others are made of fear, shame, addiction …...

6+ hour, 7+ min ago   (1087+ words) By Dr. John Bergsma The Readings for this Lord’s Day are unified around the theme of forgiveness. We begin and end with the words of “Jesus” on this topic: the First Reading records the words of Jesus, son of Sira,…...

2+ hour, 45+ min ago   (33+ words) Is it actually true? I want to tell you about a religion I stumbled into once, purely by accident. (The way most people stumble into …...

7+ hour, 48+ min ago   (490+ words) Let’s look at this Gospel in four movements. I. THE PRESENTATION OF THE PROBLEM – The text says, Peter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?...

9+ hour, 51+ min ago   (139+ words) 12 September 2026 Saturday of week 23 in Ordinary TimeSt. Ailbe's Church, Emly, IrelandReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green. Year: A(II).First reading1 Corinthians 10:14-22We are a single body because we all share the one breadMy dear brothers, you must keep clear of idolatry. I say…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (302+ words) Traditional church services do not engage the interest of young people who desire authentic worship that reflects their everyday cultural world. Youth ministries bridge this gap by providing passionate spaces that energise, inspire and make young people feel that they…...

16+ hour, 32+ min ago   (160+ words) On this Relevant Radio +Joy on the Journey episode Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on the Scripture Readings for Monday, September 14, 2026. She encourages us “Not to Condemn” as we pray on the Feast of the…...

19+ hour, 23+ min ago   (324+ words) Daniel P. Horan, PhD, a longtime Thomas Merton scholar, professor, and author of The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton, sits down to discuss how the Franciscan tradition helped shape the journey and spirituality of Thomas Merton, one of the 20th century’s most…...