St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Mass: 5pm (Saturday vigil), 7:30, 9, 10:30am, Noon; Monday-Friday: 7am, Noon; Saturday: 8am; Holy Day: 7am, Noon, 7pm

09/06/2026

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME!

Today, let us remember that Jesus remains present among His people: *“Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them”* (Mt 18:20). In every age, the Church faces challenges and human weaknesses, yet Christ continues to guide, strengthen, and unite us through the Holy Spirit. We are called to live as true brothers and sisters in His family.

When conflicts arise, let us not respond with resentment or judgment. Instead, Jesus invites us to approach one another with love, forgiveness, and a sincere desire for reconciliation. Correcting a brother or sister is not an act of superiority but an act of charity, seeking their good and restoring communion.

Let us examine our hearts before speaking to others. With prayer and humility, God will give us the right words, the right attitude, and the right moment to help those who have gone astray. As St. Paul teaches, correction should always be offered gently, mindful of our own weaknesses.

Above all, let us imitate the tenderness of a loving mother. Like Mary, our Mother, may we guide and encourage others with patience, compassion, and genuine affection. In doing so, we become instruments of God's mercy, helping one another grow in love for Him and for our neighbors. Let us seek unity, practice fraternal charity, and trust that Christ is always in our midst.

Have a Blessed Sunday to all 🙏💓

08/30/2026

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME!

Today we are summoned to grow up in our faith. To see Jesus and follow Him is not a passive devotion—it demands a mature obedience that truly listens and becomes response-able to God's voice. But this is only possible when we break free from the childish cravings of our ego and passions. Christ makes it crystal clear: “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” This is the path of liberation, not loss.

Love alone makes this radical self-giving possible. Consider parents who pour themselves out for their children, forgetting their own exhaustion so that their family may flourish in unity. Or look at teachers, doctors, social workers, and saints who witness daily that the good seed can grow even among thorns. Pope Francis urges us to trust in God—always. And Jesus gives us the ultimate sign: unless a grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. In dying, He showed the fullness of love. So today, do not cling to your life. Risk it for Christ, for in losing it for His sake, you will find it. Go forth and become that life-giving grain. Amen.

Have a Blessed Sunday to all 🙏❤️

08/23/2026

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME!

Peter’s confession at Caesarea Philippi awaken our own hearts today. The moment he proclaimed Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, a new chapter opened not only in the Lord’s ministry, but in the life of the Church. The same Lord who once called him “of little faith” now blesses him for allowing grace to enter and transform his heart.

So let this question resound within us: “Who do you say that I am?” Do not answer with borrowed words or distant memories. Let your faith become personal, living, and courageous. Open your heart as Peter did; let Christ reveal Himself anew; let your life become a witness that others can lean on.

For the powers of darkness still wound humanity, yet they will not prevail. Christ has planted His Church as a sign of hope, built on the rock of faith, sustained by His presence. Stand firm in that hope. Let your communion with Jesus strengthen you against every fear, every doubt, every shadow.

And as long as the world needs hope, and it always will, your mission as a disciple remains vital. Let your faith be light for others. Let your witness be strength for the weary. Let your trust in Christ proclaim that the gates of death will never overcome the Church, because the Lord Himself walks with His people.

Go, then, with Peter’s boldness. Confess Christ with your life. And let His Kingdom shine through you.

Have a Blessed Sunday to all ❤️🙏

08/16/2026

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME!

Today the Gospel places before us a pagan woman, someone outside the people of Israel, who carries a deep wound: her daughter is tormented by a demon. She does not demand, negotiate, or instruct Jesus. She simply lays her pain before Him:
“Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David.”

And then comes the moment we all know well: God’s silence.
Jesus does not answer her.
Not because He is indifferent, but because He is forming her faith — stretching it, purifying it, strengthening it.

She continues crying out.
The disciples grow annoyed.
But her perseverance becomes her prayer.

When Jesus finally speaks, His words seem harsh:
It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.
Yet she does not argue, complain, or defend herself.
She simply acknowledges the truth and places herself under His mercy:
“Even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.”

This is the moment grace breaks through.
Her humility opens the door.
Her perseverance moves the heart of Christ.
Her trust becomes the path for the miracle.

What this teaches us

- God’s silence is not abandonment; it is invitation.
- Perseverance in prayer is not stubbornness; it is faith that refuses to let go.
- Humility before the Lord is not weakness; it is the strength that allows grace to act.
- Acknowledging God’s truth is the beginning of healing.
- Ending every prayer with “Your will be done” transforms complaint into worship.

The Canaanite woman shows us the posture of true discipleship:
kneeling, trusting, insisting, surrendering.

Let her words become ours:
“Lord, I place myself under Your mercy. Let Your will be done.”

Happy Sunday to all❤️🙏

08/09/2026

NINETEEN SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME!

Today Peter’s story becomes our own. His trembling steps on the water mirror those moments when life feels overwhelming — when the world seems to crumble and the heart whispers surrender. Yet in that very place, faith invites us to cry out with the psalmist: “Show us, LORD, your mercy; grant us your salvation.”

The sea, in ancient thought, symbolized chaos, evil, and death. By walking on the waters, Jesus shows that His death and resurrection conquer every force that threatens us. And how true it is: our life often feels like a fragile boat tossed by storms, longing for a safe shore.

Peter believed himself strong, faithful, ready for anything — yet he sank. Not because the waves were too high, but because he stopped looking at Jesus. The moment his gaze shifted to the storm, fear swallowed his courage. Still, Christ did not let him drown. “Jesus stretched out His hand and caught Peter.” This is the heart of the Gospel: the saving hand that never withdraws.

After the Resurrection, Jesus does not allow Peter to sink into guilt or despair. He restores him, strengthens him, entrusts him anew. The Lord does the same with us. When sins, failures, or fears drag us down, He comes close, extends His hand, and lifts us.

So let us ask ourselves: Whom do I look at in the battle of life?
When the weight of my mistakes pulls me under, do I allow the Lord to save me, or do I stare only at the storm?

Let us fix our eyes on Christ, not on the waves, and let His mercy raise us again.

Have a Blessed Sunday to all 🙏 ♥️

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Burlingame, CA
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