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

Do you think of yourself as having a small drip or a flowing stream of God's grace? In today's second reading we hear that we are each God's temple filled with the Holy Spirit, so God's grace flows from us. Listen to Father Chuck's homily to learn more and get your spiritual homework for the week.

Catholic Mass readings for the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, November 9, 2025

First Reading: Ezekiel 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9
Second Reading: First Corinthians 3: 9c-11, 16-17
Alleluia: Second Chronicles 7: 16
Gospel: John 2: 13-22

Thank you to Father Ted Frison for filling in for Father Chuck this weekend. In his homily, Father Ted helps us understand God's role as Creator of the Universe, in which we are connected to all of the souls who came before us and to the Creator's love. In today's Gospel, Jesus says that He should not lose anything that the Father gave him. Let us carry on God's love and treasure all that He has given us.

Catholic Mass readings for The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls), Sunday November 2, 2025

When you're feeling good about something you've done, are you being righteous or self-righteous? In today's Gospel, St. Paul is confident in his rightful relationship with God. It's okay to ask God to guide us to be righteous, being grateful when we have pleased God. Let us ask God to work through us to become more righteous and to help the poor and suffering. One way to do so is to read Pope Leo's first official document, "Dilexit Te".

Catholic Mass readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 26, 2025

First Reading: Sirach 35: 12-14, 16-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 17-18, 19, 23
Second Reading: Second Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18
Alleluia: Second Corinthians 5: 19
Gospel: Luke 18: 9-14

Fr. Chuck "reviews," reads from, and recommends a book on the Psalms titled, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, by Eugene H. Peterson. At the Multnomah County Library website, patrons can put a hold on the ebook version or on the paperback—making Fr. Chuck return the copy he's borrowing! Learn more about it from its publisher by visiting https://ivpress.com/a-long-obedience-in-the-same-direction.

Do you ever need help with how to do something correctly? Listen to today's homily on how Psalm 121 shows us in a gentle voice the right way to lead a life of confidence in the Lord so God will strengthen us from within.

Catholic Mass readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 19, 2025

First Reading: Exodus 17: 8-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 121: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
Second Reading: Second Timothy 3: 14 – 4: 2
Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12
Gospel: Luke 18: 1-8

Do you know that gratitude isn't optional? It's our duty to be thankful; grateful faith connects us to God and brings us joy. Let us think of all of the things we are thankful for, so that our gratitude is not chained. And let us help those who are isolated and stigmatized as the lepers in today's readings were.

Catholic Mass readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 12, 2025

First Reading: Second Kings 5: 14-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3c-4
Second Reading: Second Timothy 2: 8-13
Alleluia: First Thessalonians 5: 18
Gospel: Luke 17: 11-19

How are you choosing to use the gifts that God has given you? Are you stirring them into flame to grow your love and faith in Jesus? God has given us gifts that we can't get anywhere else, and every day, it's up to us to decide how to use them.

Catholic Mass readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 5, 2025

First Reading: Habakkuk 1: 2-3; 2: 2-4
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 95: 1-2, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading: Second Timothy 1: 6-8, 13-14
Alleluia: First Peter 1: 25
Gospel: Luke 17: 5-10

Did you know that the last Sunday of September in the U.S. is Priesthood Sunday? Today's readings ask us to see beyond ourselves, and to realize that there is more to life than our comfort. Jesus asks us to support those in need, which includes our seminarians.

Catholic Mass readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 28, 2025

First Reading: Amos 6: 1a, 4-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 146: 7, 8-9, 9-10
Second Reading: First Timothy 6: 11-16
Alleluia: Second Corinthians 8: 9
Gospel: Luke 16: 19-31