St. Theresa's Catholic daily reading

29/08/2026

REFLECTION
Saturday August 29, 2026
MARTYRDOM OF JOHN THE BAPTIST (MEMORIAL)
Some people admire religion but find displeasure in listening to its recommendations or rebuke. Some people listen to the word of God and admire good preaching but cannot support its demand. Like Herod, we might be so comfortable with living in an unlawful situation that we lose the power of judgment. Our inability to make courageous decision for what is good will definitely affect the lives of others, this is why we should always give God the opportunity to speak to our lives.

29/08/2026

-GOSPEL-
Saturday August 29, 2026
MARTYRDOM OF JOHN THE BAPTIST (MEMORIAL)
“I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 6:17-29)

At that time: Herod sent and seized John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife; because he had married her. For John said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to k!ll him. But she could not, for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he was much perplexed; and yet he heard him gladly. But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and the leading men of Galilee. For when Herodias’ daughter came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will grant it.” And he vowed to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom.” And she went out, and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?” And she said, “The head of John the Baptist.” And she came in immediately with haste to the king, and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” And the king was exceedingly sorry; but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her. And immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard and gave orders to bring his head. He went and beh3aded him in the prison, and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard of it, they came, took his; body, and laid it in a tomb.

The Gospel of the Lord.

29/08/2026

ALLELUIA John 13:34
Saturday August 29, 2026
MARTYRDOM OF JOHN THE BAPTIST (MEMORIAL)
Alleluia. A new commandment I give to you, says the Lord, that you love one another, even as I have loved you. Alleluia.

29/08/2026

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm33: 12-13.18-19.20-21 (R: 12b)
Saturday August 29, 2026
MARTYRDOM OF JOHN THE BAPTIST (MEMORIAL)
R/. Blessed the people the Lord has chosen as his heritage.

Blessed the nation whose God is the Lord,

The people he has chosen as his heritage.

From the heavens the Lord looks forth;

He sees all the children of men. R/.

Yes, the Lord’s eyes are on those who fear him,

Who hope in his merciful love,

To rescue their souls from death,

To keep them alive in famine. R/.

R/. Blessed the people the Lord has chosen as his heritage.

Our soul is waiting for the Lord.

He is our help and our shield.

In him do our hearts find joy.

We trust in his holy name. R/.

29/08/2026

FIRST READING-
Saturday August 29, 2026
MARTYRDOM OF JOHN THE BAPTIST (MEMORIAL)
“God chose what is weak in the world.”

A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 1:26-31)

Consider your call, brethren; not many of you were wise according to the flesh, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth; but God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise, God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong, God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no flesh might boast in the presence of God. He is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, whom God made our wisdom, our righteousness and sanctification and redemption; therefore, as it is written, “Let him who boasts, boast of the Lord.”

The word of the Lord.

29/08/2026

29/08/2026

The Catholic church is the best, just watch till the end. Tell me why the Holy Spirit won't come down during Mass.

28/08/2026

REFLECTION
Friday August 28, 2026
The difference between the wise and the foolish lies in the fact that the wise person is always prepared for crisis situations and eventualities. The wise person thinks beyond the moment and equips himself or herself for unplanned occurrences. The wise Christian also is always ready and does not rely on the virtues or good works of others. He or she deepens his or her sense of virtue as the instrument necessary for life on earth. Immediately after his conversion, St Augustine began a spiritual journey which took him to the heights of sanctity. His love for God was total. It is necessary that we take constant care of our spiritual growth and not wait for the last minute.

28/08/2026

-GOSPEL-
Friday August 28, 2026
“Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him”

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 25: 1-13)

At that time: Jesus told his disciples this parable: “The kingdom of heaven shall be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. “As the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept. But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ “Then all those maidens rose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise replied, ‘Perhaps there will not be enough for us and for you; go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves. ’ “And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut. Afterward the other maidens came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ “But he replied, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”

The Gospel of the Lord.