This week we receive a strong message about humility. Jesus reminds us not to seek praise or high places. Instead, he shows us that real honor comes when we let go of pride. Those who lift themselves up will be brought down, but those who stay low will be raised up by God. We are told to be gentle and humble and that we are part of something bigger than we can see. Jesus tells us that when we welcome the poor, the sick, and the outcast, we welcome blessings that will last forever. This is a good time to check our hearts.

This weekend we focus on humility and how God gathers people from all corners of the earth. God has love for everyone, it is not for just one group of people, He wants all people to come to Him. Following God is not always easy. We are encouraged to reflect on God’s invitation to enter His kingdom and the attitudes we should cultivate to be part of His family. To enter into heaven it will take effort, trust and a loving heart to get through the narrow gate and not everyone will succeed. We are reminded that discipline is love.

Just like a parent teaches a child the right and wrong things to do, God also teaches us. Not to punish us but to help us grow stronger. This week we are invited to walk with God even during hard times. In the Gospel we are warned that some who are last will be first and some first will be last. This teaches us not to be content or assume our place is secure without genuine faith and love. Through prayer, Scripture, the sacraments, and acts of love we learn practical ways to deepen our personal relationship with Jesus.

The readings this week are not easy to hear. Jesus says He did not come to bring peace, but fire. He warns that even families will be divided because of Him. His words are bold and direct. This may be hard to accept, but it is true. Poor Jeremiah gets thrown into a reservoir, because he was speaking the truth, but people wanted him to be gone. When he was in the mud did he stop trusting in God? No and God sent someone to help him. We are reminded to keep going, to stay strong just like Jesus did when he faced being nailed to the cross. Jesus did not give up and neither should we. We hear that we need to be honest and ready to follow Jesus even when we are facing trouble. We need to stand with Jesus even when others turn away.

The readings this weekend reminds us to live with trust to stay ready and that God keeps His promises. We are part of His plan, just like the people in the Bible. We are told that we must be ready at all times because He may come when we do not expect it. Faith is not just about believing. It is also about how we live each day. Abraham trusted God’s promises even when he could not see how they would come true and he believed in what God said, even when it seemed impossible. Faith often requires action, even when the future is unclear.

God expects people to use their gifts wisely and not waste what they have been given. We need to avoid spiritual laziness and take small steps to grow closer to God. Distractions can pull us away from our faith, so we need to learn ways to stay strong. We can do this by staying focused on God and build habits that keep our faith strong.

This Sunday we are reminded to stop and think about what really matters. It is easy to focus on money, success, and things we own. But these do not last, there is something greater. This week we hear that working hard just to gain wealth is empty. Life is short. We cannot take anything with us.

We need to ask God to help us use our time well because each day is a gift. In the Gospel, Jesus tells a story about a man who saves up his riches. The man is proud of all he owns but God calls him a fool. That night, like most people, the man is not ready for his life to end because he is not ready for death. Jesus teaches us to be rich in what matters to God. We need to look up, not down and we need to focus on heaven.

This Sunday’s readings invite us to think about how we talk to God. We are reminded that prayer is not just about saying words but, it is about trust, hope, and knowing that God is listening. Abraham speaks honestly with God. He asks questions and waits for answers. Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray, giving them the Lord’s Prayer. Each phrase of the prayer reflects a deep relationship with God, focusing on His holiness, His will, and our reliance on Him for daily needs, forgiveness, and guidance. Praying the Lord’s Prayer thoughtfully can help us grow closer to God. Reflecting on each part of the prayer encourages us to align our lives with its meaning.

The readings this Sunday reminds us to find a way to welcome God into our homes and our lives. If you paid attention to the readings, you would have heard who listened to what the Lord said and who did not. The readings show us both action and listening. Abraham serves the Lord with great care. Mary sits at Jesus’ feet and listens. Martha tries hard to serve, but she misses the quiet moment with Jesus.

In the first reading Abraham gave food and rest to three visitors. One visitor tells him that Sarah will have a son within the year, and it will be a blessing to Abraham. This reminds us that God keeps His promises. In the psalm we hear that those who live with truth and fairness will stay close to God. The second reading points to the mystery of Christ. Paul shares this mystery through his work and suffering. Understanding this mystery helps deepen our faith.

The readings this Sunday are about living God’s Word in everyday life. The readings encourage faith in action, love for others, and seeing Christ as the center of all creation. Following God’s will is not beyond our reach. God is the foundation of creation and of our faith. Everything exists through Him and is united in Him. We should love others, especially those in need.

The story of the Good Samaritan challenges us to show kindness and mercy. Faith is not just about knowing God’s Word. Faith comes alive when we live it out through our actions. The story of the Good Samaritan shows what compassion looks like. True love for God means caring for people, even strangers or those we find hard to love. God’s Word is already in our hearts. We can live it out if we listen and choose to follow it.

This Sunday’s readings call us to rejoice, trust in God, and share His peace. They remind us of the blessings we receive and the mission we must live and to spread our faith. God’s blessings are not meant to keep within us but to be shared with others. In this Sunday’s readings we hear that God’s care is personal and comforting, we can trust Him in all things, like a loving mother. Through focusing on the Cross of Christ we learn what truly matters, because it reminds us to avoid being proud of worldly success and to rely on Christ alone for our hope. Jesus sends out His disciples to share the Good News. He tells them to bring peace wherever they go and to trust God to provide for them.

This weekend we celebrate our founding fathers, Saints Peter and Paul. It is through them that Jesus gave the Church the foundations that will help us to eternal salvation. The origins of a liturgy honoring both Peter and Paul dates back to mid-sixth century Rome. The prayers we use today are based on the same ones used in that early Mass. Peter and Paul were unique in the role they were called to play in the foundation of the Church, but they did not keep their formula for greatness a secret. The Lord invites all of us to the same greatness, whatever the specifics of our mission here on earth may be and to let go of ourselves and let Jesus live in us.

The Solemnity of Corpus Christi celebrates the gift of the Eucharist. It reminds us of God’s love and the unity of the Church through the Body and Blood of Christ. Corpus Christi is not merely a celebration of bread and wine. It is a proclamation that Christ has not left us hungry. He has chosen to remain with us, not as a symbol alone, but as a real presence. In every Eucharist, heaven reaches down to us as God places himself into our hands. Like those seated on the grass long ago, we too are fed by His generosity. The bread we receive is not just nourishment for the journey; it is love made touchable, a divine life shared freely.

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Trinity which is a mystery difficult to comprehend. 5 In the readings for Trinity Sunday, Wisdom is described as being with God right from the beginning. This means that God’s wisdom was part of creating everything. God planned everything with great care and understanding and He even found delight in the human race. We can experience God’s joy by living according to His ways and enjoying what He has created because God wants us to be happy and find joy in life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY…..have you wished your fellow parishioners or people from other Catholic Parishes a happy birthday? Today is the Birthday of Our Catholic Faith.

This is Pentecost Sunday, when the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles as tongues of fire and this event marked the birth of the Church and empowered the apostles to preach. During Pentecost, the disciples, filled with the Holy Spirit, spoke in diverse languages, astonishing a multinational crowd in Jerusalem as each heard God’s words in their own tongue.

Traditionally the Ascension of Our Lord was held 40 days after Easter, falling on a Thursday. However in most dioceses in the United States, the observance of the Solemnity of the Ascension is moved to the following Sunday, superseding the 7th Sunday of Easter. The Ascension of the Lord celebrates Jesus’ return to heaven after His resurrection. It highlights the completion of His mission on earth and the promise of His return.