Ordinary Time
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July 17, 2026 – I Desire Mercy, Not Sacrifice in Today’s Mass Readings
A king got a death sentence. Then he cried. And God changed His mind. ๐ญ๐ Friday’s Mass readings (July 17th) will hit you right in the soul. ๐ ๐ First Reading (Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8) The prophet tells King Hezekiah:… Continue reading
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July 16, 2026 – Finding Rest in a Restless World in Today’s Mass Readings
Ever worked yourself to exhaustion and had NOTHING to show for it? ๐ฎโ๐จ The Bible has a verse for that. And it’s brutal. ๐ First Reading (Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19) Israel says they labored like a woman in childbirth and… Continue reading
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July 10, 2026 – Come Home, Be Made New & Be Sent in Today’s Mass Readings
God literally wrote your apology for you. Read that again. ๐คฏ In today’s Mass readings, the comeback story of all comeback stories unfolds in three acts ๐ ๐ฟ First Reading (Hosea 14:2-10): Israel is at rock bottom after trusting armies… Continue reading
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October 1, 2025 – The Little Way of Discipleship in Today’s Mass Readings
Hands on the plow. Heart in Jerusalem. Start now. โจ Nehemiah 2:1-8: a quick, hidden prayer moves an empire. The king signs off on safe passage, timber, and a return plan. Prayer first, then bold action. ๐ ๏ธ๐๏ธ Psalm 137:1-6: harps… Continue reading




