Hosea 10 issues a pastoral challenge: prosperity that breeds divided loyalties and pious ritual without justice is not what God wants.

For 7 July 2026, Tuesday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, based on Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13, sent in from Chicago, IL, USA.

While the Gospel shows us the beautiful moment of Jesus healing a leper with a simple touch, the first reading from 2 Kings tells a grim story of King Zedekiah and the siege of Jerusalem.

From Moses on Mount Sinai to Jesus summoning the twelve disciples, we explore how God’s promise of being a "special possession" evolved.

For 4 June 2026, Memorial of Saint Peter of Verona, Priest, Martyr, based on 2 Timothy 2:8-15, Mark 12:28-34, sent in from Chicago, Illinois, USA.

As Jesus hung upon the cross, he gave his mother to the beloved disciple, and in doing so, he gave her to all of us.

Pentecost wasn’t just a one-time event of tongues of fire and ancient languages; it is a living reality that transforms our lives today.

Fr. Scott explores the "rub" of the Ascension: the period of waiting between Jesus leaving and the Holy Spirit arriving at Pentecost. It is a time characterized by "keeping on," dealing with doubt, and staying faithful even when the next steps aren't yet clear.

For 12 May 2026, Tuesday of the 6th week of Eastertide, based on Acts 16:22-34, sent in from Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Jesus promised that don't need to worry, the Holy Spirit is at work in the world, guiding all toward the truth. Our only task is to live in the greatest commandment: to love God and love our neighbor as ourselves.