Year II. From today until the end of the Church year we read from the book of Revelation, an apocalyptic writing. The author wants to express trust in God and the future, for ultimately God will win the struggle between good and evil, involving not only the earth but also having heaven intervening. He does
Greeting (See Second Reading) We do not belong to the night or to darkness, so we should not go on sleeping but stay wide awake and sober. May the Lord Jesus be your light and stay with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant 1. Much Is Entrusted To Us The Lord
Sing To The Lord All The Earth Image: “I Have Come to Bring Fire on Earth” – by Cerezo Barredo, CMF “One in Christ, United in Mission” is the official theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for World Mission Day 2026, marking the 100th anniversary of the celebration on 18 October 2026. Greeting (See 1 Thes
Year II. This short excerpt from the Third Letter of John gratefully acknowledges that the community leader Gaius showed hospitality and helped itinerant preachers of the gospel. Gospel. Luke must have had in mind those who pray and think that God does not act when they beg him. Jesus also speaks with an eschatological tone:
Year II. The short letters of John (2 and 3) seem to precede I John. As in the longer letter, they aim to urge the young Church to stand firm in the faith and be animated by love. Gospel. Jesus reprimands those who fail to see the signs of his coming in judgment. His coming
Year II. The warm, charming letter of St Paul to Philemon makes us almost forget that Paul has no outright condemnation of slavery as it existed in his time. Yet he states the principles that will gradually eradicate that kind of slavery from most of the world. Love and brotherhood in Christ cannot tolerate slavery;
How tragic it is that “Christ is divided” in many denominations and sects… The Polish bishop Josaphat dedicated much of his life in the 17th century to the reunion of the Orthodox Church with Rome. This task cost him his life. The work of Church unity is far from ended. There are still many obstacles
Year II. The first part of the text from the letter to Titus sounds like prayer intentions for the Christian community and may therefore reflect the liturgical life of the young Church. Then the letter says that the Spirit has been poured out abundantly on us at baptism. Gospel. In the account of the cure
During a military campaign, Martin cut his mantle into two to save a poor beggar from freezing to death. This gesture became a symbol of Christian sharing. Ordained a priest by S. Hilary of Tours, he introduced the monastic life in France. Later, as bishop of Tours, he created and organised many rural parishes and
Year II. Paul writes to Titus that Christ has given himself for the Church. The community should bear witness to this by the kind of life people lead, each according to one’s state in life. Gospel. The words of Jesus in today’s gospel seem directed more to the Pharisees and scribes, who claimed to be
