Sinait Minor Basilica

23/08/2026

Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
August 24

The Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle, one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus Christ to proclaim the Gospel to the nations. Traditionally identified with Nathanael in the Gospel of John, Saint Bartholomew is remembered for his sincerity and openness to God's call. When Jesus saw him, He declared, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit." (John 1:47)

After receiving Christ's call, Saint Bartholomew faithfully followed the Lord and became a courageous witness to the Gospel. According to ancient tradition, he preached in various regions, bringing the Good News to many people despite persecution and hardship. He ultimately gave his life as a martyr, remaining steadfast in his faith and demonstrating complete fidelity to Christ until the very end.

As the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle, let us ask for his intercession that we may respond generously to God's call with honesty, courage, and unwavering faith. May his example inspire us to proclaim the Gospel through our words and actions, remaining faithful disciples of Christ in every circumstance.

23/08/2026

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:00 AM Mass Live

22/08/2026

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading
Isaiah 22:19-23

Thus says the LORD to Shebna, master of the palace:
“I will thrust you from your office
and pull you down from your station.
On that day I will summon my servant
Eliakim, son of Hilkiah;
I will clothe him with your robe,
and gird him with your sash,
and give over to him your authority.
He shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem,
and to the house of Judah.
I will place the key of the House of David on Eliakim’s shoulder;
when he opens, no one shall shut
when he shuts, no one shall open.
I will fix him like a peg in a sure spot,
to be a place of honor for his family.”

Responsorial Psalm
138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8
R. :
℟. (8bc) Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands.
℟. Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands.

I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with all my heart,
for you have heard the words of my mouth;
in the presence of the angels I will sing your praise;
I will worship at your holy temple.

℟. Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands.

I will give thanks to your name,
because of your kindness and your truth:
When I called, you answered me;
you built up strength within me.

℟. Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands.

The LORD is exalted, yet the lowly he sees,
and the proud he knows from afar.
Your kindness, O LORD, endures forever;
forsake not the work of your hands.

℟. Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands.

Second Reading
Romans 11:33-36

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!
How inscrutable are his judgments and how unsearchable his ways!
For who has known the mind of the Lord
or who has been his counselor?
Or who has given the Lord anything
that he may be repaid?
For from him and through him and for him are all things.
To him be glory forever. Amen.

Gospel
Matthew 16:13-20

Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and
he asked his disciples,
“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah,
still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”
Simon Peter said in reply,
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Jesus said to him in reply,
“Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah.
For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father.
And so I say to you, you are Peter,
and upon this rock I will build my church,
and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.
I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.
Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven;
and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
Then he strictly ordered his disciples
to tell no one that he was the Christ.

21/08/2026

Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 22

The Church celebrates the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, honoring Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. This title flows from her unique role as the Mother of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings, and from her faithful cooperation in God's plan of salvation. Crowned with heavenly glory, the Blessed Virgin continues to intercede for the Church with maternal love, leading all people to her Son.

The memorial, celebrated one week after the Solemnity of the Assumption, highlights the close connection between Mary's Assumption into heaven and her royal dignity. Sacred Scripture presents the Queen Mother as one who stands beside the king and intercedes on behalf of the people. In this way, Mary reigns not through earthly power but through humble service, perfect obedience to God's will, and her loving care for all who seek her help.

As the Church celebrates the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, let us entrust ourselves to her motherly protection and ask for her powerful intercession. May her example of faith, humility, and charity inspire us to follow Christ more faithfully each day, so that, together with her, we may one day share in the glory of His eternal Kingdom.

20/08/2026

Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope
August 21

The Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope, a humble shepherd whose pontificate was marked by a profound love for Christ, the Holy Eucharist, and the renewal of the Church. Born Giuseppe Sarto, he rose from a simple family to become the Supreme Pontiff, always remaining a model of humility, holiness, and pastoral charity. His papal motto, "To restore all things in Christ" (Instaurare Omnia in Christo), reflected the mission that guided his life and ministry.

Saint Pius X is especially remembered for promoting frequent and worthy reception of the Holy Eucharist and for lowering the age for children to receive their First Holy Communion, enabling them to encounter Christ at an earlier age. He also encouraged active participation in the Sacred Liturgy, strengthened the teaching of the Catholic faith through the Catechism, and courageously defended the Church against errors that threatened the integrity of Christian doctrine.

As the Church honors Saint Pius X, Pope, let us ask for his intercession that we may deepen our love for the Eucharist, remain steadfast in the truth of the Catholic faith, and faithfully seek holiness in our daily lives. May his example inspire pastors and all the faithful to place Christ at the center of every thought, word, and action.

20/08/2026

19/08/2026

Memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church
August 20

The Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church, one of the greatest spiritual masters of the Middle Ages. A Cistercian monk and later Abbot of Clairvaux, Saint Bernard was renowned for his profound wisdom, eloquent preaching, and deep love for Christ and His Church. Through his holiness of life and theological writings, he guided countless souls to a closer relationship with God.

Saint Bernard devoted himself to a life of prayer, contemplation, and humble service. He emphasized the importance of seeking God through love rather than merely through knowledge, teaching that true wisdom comes from a heart transformed by divine grace. His tender devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary enriched the Church's spirituality, and many of his reflections continue to inspire Christians to trust in Mary's loving intercession and to remain faithful to Christ.

As the Church honors Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church, let us ask for his intercession that we may grow in holiness, deepen our love for prayer, and faithfully serve God with humility and charity. May his example inspire us to seek Christ above all things and to proclaim the Gospel with courage, wisdom, and unwavering faith.

16/08/2026

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Live 10:00 AM Mass

15/08/2026

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading
Isaiah 56:1, 6-7

Thus says the LORD:
Observe what is right, do what is just;
for my salvation is about to come,
my justice, about to be revealed.

The foreigners who join themselves to the LORD,
ministering to him,
loving the name of the LORD,
and becoming his servants—
all who keep the sabbath free from profanation
and hold to my covenant,
them I will bring to my holy mountain
and make joyful in my house of prayer;
their burnt offerings and sacrifices
will be acceptable on my altar,
for my house shall be called
a house of prayer for all peoples.

Responsorial Psalm
67:2-3, 5, 6, 8
℟. (4) O God, let all the nations praise you!
May God have pity on us and bless us;
may he let his face shine upon us.
So may your way be known upon earth;
among all nations, your salvation.

℟. O God, let all the nations praise you!

May the nations be glad and exult
because you rule the peoples in equity;
the nations on the earth you guide.

℟. O God, let all the nations praise you!

May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you!
May God bless us,
and may all the ends of the earth fear him!

℟. O God, let all the nations praise you!

Second Reading
Romans 11:13-15, 29-32

Brothers and sisters:
I am speaking to you Gentiles.
Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles,
I glory in my ministry in order to make my race jealous
and thus save some of them.
For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world,
what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?

For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.
Just as you once disobeyed God
but have now received mercy because of their disobedience,
so they have now disobeyed in order that,
by virtue of the mercy shown to you,
they too may now receive mercy.
For God delivered all to disobedience,
that he might have mercy upon all.

Gospel
Matthew 15:21-28

At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.
And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out,
“Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!
My daughter is tormented by a demon.”
But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her.
Jesus’ disciples came and asked him,
“Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us.”
He said in reply,
“I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
But the woman came and did Jesus homage, saying, “Lord, help me.”
He said in reply,
“It is not right to take the food of the children
and throw it to the dogs.”
She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps
that fall from the table of their masters.”
Then Jesus said to her in reply,
“O woman, great is your faith!
Let it be done for you as you wish.”
And the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour.

14/08/2026

Church Project Update

As of August 15, 2026

We are grateful to share the latest progress on the ongoing church project of the Sinait Minor Basilica. Through faith, unity, and generosity, our dream continues to move forward step by step.
Let us continue to pray together for the fulfillment of our shared dream for the Minor Basilica.