For 29 October 2026, Thursday of week 30 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 13:31-35, Ignoring the Distraction, sent in from Chicago, Illinois, USA.

What is the Kingdom of Heaven Like? Jesus says it's like a tiny mustard seed that grows into a tree where all the birds can find a nest. But mustard seeds don't grow into trees… so what is he really telling us?

Yesterday Paul urged us to preserve the unity of the Spirit. Today he tells us why – and it's not so we can sit around and sing Kumbaya.

Fr. Scott reflects on the astonishing thing Jesus did: bringing Jew and Gentile together into one Church where everyone has a place.

For 16 October 2026, Friday of week 28 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 12:1-7, sent in from Moline, Illinois, America.

For 5 October 2026, Memorial of St. Raymond of Capua, based on Galatians 1:6-12, sent in from Chicago, IL USA.

We look closely at the original parable of the vineyard in Isaiah and how Jesus shifts it in the Gospels.

Everything passes away. Vanity of vanities. So why does today still matter?

For 26 September 2026, Saturday of week 25 in Ordinary Time, based on Ecclesiastes 11:9—12:8, Luke 9:43b-45, sent in from Chicago, Illinois USA.

Is there something about faith you don't understand yet? Don't throw it away. Hold it in your heart.