Listen now to consider how to give thanks to God in difficult times, as well as in delightful circumstances. Plus, hear about a delightful "God-incidence" from Fr. Chuck. He tells how the disappointment of a canceled European pilgrimage led to an uncanny East Coast encounter—at a Mass at a small mission church in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley—between him and the son and daughter-in-law of St. Elizabeth of Hungary parishioners, one of whom was the Lector at this Thanksgiving Day Mass!

Catholic Mass readings for Thanksgiving Day Mass in the United States

First Reading: Sirach 50: 22-24
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 113: various verses
Second Reading: First Corinthians 1: 3-9
Alleluia: 1 Thessalonians 5: 18 ["In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus."]
Gospel: Luke 17: 11-19

Have you experienced Jesus connecting the dots in your life? Father Chuck connects today's readings in his homily about God's kingly power and concern for us. Let us trust in God's caring for us in every age and every little detail.

Catholic Mass readings for Christ the King Solemnity, Sunday, November 23, 2025

First Reading: Second Samuel 5: 1-3
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 122: 1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5
Second Reading: Colossians 1: 12-20
Alleluia: Mark 11: 9, 10
Gospel: Luke 23: 35-43

Did you know that whatever work you do is spiritual? All work serves God as we follow the way of Jesus. Listen to Father Chuck's homily on today's second reading and the importance of work for God and the good of others, and hear this week's homework.

Catholic Mass readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 16, 2025

First Reading: Malachi 4: 1-2a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 5-6, 7-8, 9
Second Reading: Second Thessalonians 3: 7-12
Alleluia: Luke 21: 28
Gospel: Luke 21: 5-19