What things in our life need to "die" so we can gain life as a child of God? Today's Gospel reading contains challenging words from Jesus. While Baptism brought us new life, growing into our best relationship with Jesus is a lifelong process. Let us pray to learn which areas of our life are preventing us from growing closer to God so we can lose them.

Catholic Mass readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 28, 2026

First Reading: Second Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 16-17, 18-19
Second Reading: Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11
Alleluia: First Peter 2: 9
Gospel: Matthew 10: 37-42

Since Father Chuck is on vacation this week, we have a "bonus" episode featuring Father Chuck's homily for this day from June 21, 2020 at his previous parish, St. Wenceslaus, in Scappoose, OR.

Did Jeremiah's prayer for vengeance leave you wondering why God intended for it to be in the scriptures, when the full revelation of God tells us to love our enemy? Maybe then Jeremiah wanted to take it back? God left it in the scriptures to show that He can deal with our un-Godly thoughts and acts. He doesn't miss even one sparrow's little hop with His guidance. Let us pray for love and courage in letting God order our days.

Catholic Mass Readings for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 21, 2026

First Reading: Jeremiah 20: 10-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 8-10, 14, 17, 33-35
Second Reading: Romans 5: 12-15
Alleluia: John 15: 26b, 27a
Gospel: Matthew 10: 26-33

Do you think that you can't do what God calls you to do? God sends us forth from every Mass to grow in God's love and to confront the world's evils. We can't do it on our own. But we can recharge at Mass, and seek help from the Saints and the angels that God commanded to accompany us. We have their help as we enter the mission field.

Catholic Mass readings for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 14, 2026

Do you feel the power of God's love in the Eucharist? In today's homily, Father Chuck shares stories of how God touches us with His love and grace through the sacraments. Let us celebrate God's power and creative energy in our lives and in our sharing with others. And listen to the very end to hear the outcome!

Catholic Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 7, 2026

First Reading: Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 14b-16a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147: 12-13, 14-15, 19-20
Second Reading: First Corinthians 10: 16-17
Alleluia: John 6: 51
Gospel: John 6: 51-58

How often do you pray to the Holy Spirit? We can never get enough of the Holy Spirit, both for ourselves and for the benefit of others. Let's pray the simple prayer of "Come O Holy Spirit" repeatedly throughout the day to unleash the power of God's love for us and for our concern for others..

Catholic Mass readings for Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026

First Reading: Acts 2: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34
Second Reading: First Corinthians 12: 3b-7, 12-13
Gospel: John 20: 19-23

What is the "age to come" that St. Paul mentions in today's second reading? While we are still in the age that began with Adam and Eve, Jesus has planted the seed for the coming age. As we trust him and keep worshipping, the earth will be perfected, everything bad will be cleansed away, and He will bring us into the full flourishing of His love.

Catholic Mass readings for the Ascension of the Lord, May 17, 2026

First Reading: Acts 1: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 17-23
Alleluia: Matthew 28: 19a, 20b
Gospel: Matthew 28: 16-20

Do you sometimes wonder about the meaning of the Eucharistic Prayers said during Mass? In today's homily, Father Chuck helps us understand the power of the prayers of the Mass. Jesus promises in today's Gospel not to leave us, and our prayers welcome Jesus' holiness into our hearts and restore it to the hearts of those who are scattered.

Catholic Mass readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2026

First Reading: Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 66: 1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20
Second Reading: First Peter 3: 15-18
Alleluia: John 14: 23
Gospel: John 14: 15-21