Did you know that God has a plan that only you can accomplish? While we strive to line ourselves up with God and keep working to become holy; Jesus our Big Brother rescues us from what distances us from God. Let us lift our hearts up to the Lord and pray for God's grace to find out what God is calling us to do.

Catholic Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 1, 2026

First Reading: Zephaniah 2: 3; Zephaniah 3: 12-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 146: 6-7, 8-9a, 9bc-10
Second Reading: First Corinthians 1: 26-31
Alleluia: Matthew 5: 12a
Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12a

Do you think that St. Paul's message to the Corinithians also applies to you? Striving for unity among Christians is just as important today as it was in the first century. That's why every Mass includes prayers for unity, and why there is a special Christian Unity week every year. Let us gather together in courageous and hopeful trust in God for His peace and unity to be restored.

Catholic Mass readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 25, 2026

First Reading: Isaiah 8: 23 – 9: 3
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 1, 4, 13-14
Second Reading: First Corinthians 1: 10-13, 17
Alleluia: Matthew 4: 23
Gospel: Matthew 4: 12-23 or Matthew 4: 12-17

Do you hear Jesus also speaking to you when he speaks to John The Baptist in today's Gospel? Jesus is asking all of us to cooperate with Him in continuing His mission to do good. Let us seek out the "bruised reeds and smoldering wicks" to whom Jesus wants us to bring God's healing.

Catholic Mass readings for The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Feast, Sunday, January 11, 2026

First Reading: Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 29: 1-2, 3-4, 9-10
Second Reading: Acts 10: 34-38
Alleluia: Mark 9: 7
Gospel: Matthew 3: 13-17

What treasures do you have that represent who you are, and how does God want you to use them? In today's homily. Father Chuck shares a story from a Worklight member who recognized God's voice, as we all are able to do. Let us ask the Holy Spirit for opportunities this year to be "co-partners in the promise" and give what we treasure to the Lord.

Catholic Mass readings for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, January 4, 2026

First Reading: Isaiah 60: 1-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72: 1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13
Second Reading: Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6
Alleluia: Matthew 2: 2
Gospel: Matthew 2: 1-12

How can St. Joseph help us gain holiness? Father Chuck points out that St. Joseph is the only member of the Holy Family to be born with sin, as we are, so his life is a good example for us. St. Joseph shows us the importance of recognizing the voice of God, following God's guidance, and dedicating our lives to God and to helping others. Let us pray to St. Joseph to help us become who God created us to be.

Catholic Mass readings for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, December 28, 2025

First Reading: Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5
Second Reading: Colossians 3: 12-21 or Colossians 3: 12-17
Alleluia: Colossians 3: 15a, 16a
Gospel: Matthew 2: 13-15, 19-23

Merry Christmas, Podcast Listeners!

If you love surprise gifts for Christmas, you'll love Fr. Chuck's Christmas homily with its surprising titles for Jesus to supplement those in our First Reading from Isaiah! If you didn't join us at any of the Christmas Masses at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, you'll just have to listen to this recording of the Christmas Day Mass to figure out what Fr. Chuck's surprising homily title is about! If you were in any of the Christmas Mass congregations, you'll benefit from hearing this version of the homily at the Christmas Day Mass because it differs from what anyone heard. You see, Fr. Chuck has revised the recording for what he admits is a tighter focus.

Catholic Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)—Mass during the Night [St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church used these reading at all Masses, December 24 & 25, 2025]

First Reading: Isaiah 9: 1-6; Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13
Second Reading: Titus 2: 11-14; Gospel: Luke 2: 1-14

Did you know that God has an Advent present for you? As Paul describes in todays second reading, the obedience of faith is waiting for us. We just need to ask for God's help. And just as the Lord instructs Ahaz in the first reading, God wants us to "ask big". Let us trust in big things from God starting this Advent.

Catholic Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025

First Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Second Reading: Romans 1: 1-7
Alleluia: Matthew 1: 23
Gospel: Matthew 1: 18-24