First reading: Isaiah 22:19-23Psalm: Psalm 138: 1-2, 2-3, 6, 8.Second reading: Rom. 11: 33-36.Gospel: Matthew 16: 13-20. THEME: THE AUTHORITY OF THE KEYS There will always be occasional misunderstanding and disagreement wherever human beings congregate in a social setting be it in the family, the Church and the society at large. This misunderstanding or dispute […]
First Reading: Isaiah 56:1.6-7 Psalm: Psalm 67:2–3, 5, 6, 8 Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15.29-32 Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 Theme: God’s Invitation to Salvation Requires Our Cooperation My dear brothers and sisters, today’s readings remind us that God’s call to salvation is for everyone. The prophet Isaiah tells us that God’s house is a house of prayer
First reading: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11–13a Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 85:9, 10, 11–12, 13–14 Second reading: Romans 9:1–5 Gospel: Matthew 14:22–33 THEME: DO NOT BE AFRAID In this 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, the Lord Jesus tells us that times of terrible storm, difficult times, and trepidation are times that we should call on