The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross Numbers 21:4–9; Psalm 78:1–2, 34–38; Philippians 2:6–11; John 3:13–17 The Symbol of the Cross Dear friends, today we mark the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. Jesus, the Son of God, became man to save humanity from various forms of slavery. Yet He was rejected, condemned, … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – The Exaltation of the Cross

Sirach 27:30–28:7; Psalm 103; Romans 14:7–9; Matthew 18:21–35 Why Must We Forgive? My dear friends, today is the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings remind us of one of the core Christian callings and practices: forgiveness. The Kingdom of God is built upon love that forgives. God Himself showed us this by sending His … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A