Did you know that you are one of the "far off" people in today's first reading whom God is calling? Jesus is always at our side through our dark valleys, bringing us abundant life. Let us ask God's help to recognize Jesus's presence in our lives, and that He may work through us to accompany someone going through a dark valley. Helping someone else also lights our way through.

Note: To respect health/medical privacy on the internet, we have edited this recording of the 11am Mass homily.

Catholic Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 26, 2026

First Reading: Acts 2: 14a, 36-41
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Second Reading: First Peter 2: 20b-25
Alleluia: John 10: 14
Gospel: John 10: 1-10

How do you relate to the journey of the two disciples in today's gospel reading? Although we might not recognize Him, Jesus is with us too, sharing the gospel and breaking bread with us on our journey from uncertainty to faith. Let us set out immediately to share the good news with others, and also support our family of faith in the work of God in the Archdiocese of Portland .

Catholic Mass readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2026

First Reading: Acts 2: 14, 22-33
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11
Second Reading: First Peter 1: 17-21
Alleluia: Luke 24: 32
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35

Have you ever wondered why Thomas was not in the room with the rest of the disciplies? Was it because he wasn't as fearful? Jesus shows His mercy by giving Thomas the gift of faith. Let us ask Jesus to also meet us where we are, so that we can be daring in our faith.

Catholic Mass readings for the Second Sunday of Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, 2026

What is our role in Jesus's victory over sin and death, which is still working itself out in people's lives around the world? We can use our free will to seek what is above, asking the Holy Spirit to renew God's gift of faith and hope in us. Let us be a channel of God's good news starting with this 50 days of the Easter season. Please pick up your copy of the Little White Book if you are in the area, for your Easter season reflections.

Catholic Mass readings for Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord, April 5, 2026

First Reading: Acts 10: 34a, 37-43
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23
Second Reading: Colossians 3: 1-4 or First Corinthians 5: 6b-8
Alleluia: First Corinthians 5: 7b-8a
Gospel: John 20: 1-9

What can you do for your Big Brother Jesus who has shared His resurrection with you? Let us use our free will to say "Yes" to Jesus's everlasting gift and in the words of Pope Leo, to "be his witnesses even where human history does not see light on the horizon". We will "revolutionize our lives with the power of Christian hope" this Easter season. Please also listen to Father Chuck's distinct Easter Sunday homily.

Catholic Mass readings for Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil, April 4, 2026

• First Reading:Genesis 1: 1 – 2: 2
• Second Reading: Exodus 14: 15 – 15: 1
• Third Reading: Isaiah 55: 1-11
• Epistle: Romans 6: 3-11
• Gospel: Matthew 28: 1-10

Listen now to learn what it means to be "covered in our Rabbi's dust" and how it's possible—and desirable—to be simultaneously "washed clean" and "dusty." Homily for Holy Thursday, beginning of the Sacred Triduum.

Catholic Mass readings for the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper, April 2, 2026

First Reading: Exodus 12: 1-8, 11-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116: 12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18
Second Reading: First Corinthians 11: 23-26
Gospel: John 13: 1-15

Do you sometimes feel that God is not near? After being glorified and then crucified, a full spectrum of experience; Jesus recites the first line of Psalm 22. His followers who were present may have continued with the Psalm's response to praise His name and give Him glory. Let us turn to scripture as Jesus does. God's help is always there.

Catholic Mass readings for Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, March 29, 2026

Procession: Matthew 21: 1-11
First Reading: Isaiah 50: 4-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22: 8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
Second Reading: Philippians 2: 6-11
Verse Before the Gospel: Philippians 2: 8-9
Gospel: Matthew 26: 14 – 27: 66 or Matthew 27: 11-54

What would you like to have a chance to do over in your life? In today's Gospel reading, Jesus shows us what His friendship and our faith in Him can do. Instead of regret, let us invite Jesus more deeply into our lives. Whatever has happened, Jesus wants to be with us and walk with us.

Catholic Mass readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 22, 2026

First Reading: Ezekiel 37: 12-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 130: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
Second Reading: Romans 8: 8-11
Verse Before the Gospel: John 11: 25a, 26
Gospel: John 11: 1-45