The color for each day in the liturgical calendar corresponds directly to each day’s main liturgical celebration. Optional Memorials (with a different color) might be chosen instead. Take a look at the Liturgical Colors of the Catholic Church infographic to see...
The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Ezekiel 33:7–9Psalm 95:1–2, 6–9Romans 13:8–10Matthew 18:15–20 As Ezekiel is appointed watchman over the house of Israel in today’s first Reading, so Jesus in the Gospel today establishes His disciples as guardians of...
Respect for the Planet’s Resources We pray that the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner. Read previous Prayer Intentions here.
The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Jeremiah 20:7–9Psalm 63:2–6, 8–9Romans 12:1–2Matthew 16:21–27 Today’s First Reading catches the prophet Jeremiah in a moment of weakness. His intimate lamentation contains some of the strongest language of doubt...
The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Isaiah 22:15, 19–23Psalm 138:1–3, 6, 8Romans 11:33–36Matthew 16:13–20 “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!” Paul exclaims in today’s Epistle. Today’s Psalm, too, takes up the triumphant note...
Whether you are personally discerning a call to the priesthood, have a friend or family member who is doing so, or simply admire your own parish priest, you may wonder what does a Catholic priest do every day? In reality, the answer is probably something different...
