Echoing God's Word

Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time - SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

Ezekiel 33:7-9 - You are responsible for warning the wicked. 
Romans 13:8-10 - Love is the fulfillment of the law. 
Matthew 18:15-20 - You are responsible for warning your brother and sister!

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

Sirach 27:30 - 28:7 - Forgive your neighbor so you can be forgiven. 
Romans 14:7-9 - Whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. 
Matthew 18:21-35 - Forgive in order to be forgiven by God.

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

Isaiah 55:6-9 - God is near and rich in forgiveness. 
Philippians 1:20-24,27 - For me to live is Christ. 
Matthew 20:1-16 - God is generous beyond measure. 

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - SEPTEMBER 27, 2026

Ezekiel 18:25-26 - Repentance does have an effect on us. 
Philippians 2:1-11 - Christ humbled himself to become one of us. 
Matthew 21:28-32 -Jesus promises that repentance makes a difference.

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - october 4, 2026

Isaiah 5:1-7 - What more could God have done for his people? 
Philippians 4:6-9 - Worry or anxiety does no good for the Church. 
Matthew 21:33-43 - Jesus speaks of a new vineyard of farmers.

 

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - OCTOBER 11, 2026

Isaiah 25:6-10 - The Lord will prepare a feast for everyone. 
Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 - He strengthens us to do all things. 
Matthew 22:1-14 - Invite to the wedding whomever you find.

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - OCTOBER 18, 2026

Isaiah 45:1,4-6 - Cyrus does not know he is an agent of God.  
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 - Paul knows about their faith, hope, and love. 
Matthew 22:15-21 -Responsibilities to God and to the world.

THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - OCTOBER 25, 2026

Exodus 22:20-26 - God will defend those who have no one. 
1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 - Serve God and await his Son.
Matthew 22:34-40 - Love your God and love your neighbor. 

Solemnity of All Saints- November 1, 2026

We apologize but a reflection for All Saints Day is not available.

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - november 8, 2026

Wisdom 6:12-16 -Wisdom is found by those who look for it. 
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - God will bring the living and dead to life in Christ. 
Matthew 25:1-13 - The Bridegroom comes! Go out to meet him! 

THIRTY-Third SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - november 15, 2026

Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 - A worthy wife is a great treasure. 
1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 - The Day of the Lord is coming. 
Matthew 25:14-30 - We are responsible for the gifts given.

SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE - NOVEMBER 22, 2026

Ezekiel 34:11-17 - He will judge between one sheep and another. 
1 Corinthians 15:20-28 - He will hand over the Kingdom to his Father. 
Matthew 25:31-46 - He will judge those who have not served others.

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT - NOVEMBER 29, 2026

Isaiah 63:16-17; 64:1-8 - A Call Upon God to Come Down Again to Save.
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 - We Are Gifted by Christ as We Await His Coming.
Mark 13:33-37 - We Need to Be Alert to the Coming of the Lord.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT - DECEMBER 6, 2026

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 - God comes with power and gentleness.
2 Peter 3:8-14 - We live godly lives and hasten the day of God’s coming. 
Mark 1:1-8 - John comes as God’s messenger. Another comes with fire!

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - DECEMBER 13, 2026 

Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 - God’s year of favor is here. All nations will come. 
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 - Believers must be faithful. 
John 1:6-8, 19-28 - The Baptist brings light into the darkness

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - DECEMBER 20, 2026

2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-11,16 - God will build an eternal kingdom for David. 
Romans 16:25-27 - What was a mystery for ages is now revealed. 
Luke 1:26-38 - The Word of God comes to Mary.

solemnity of the nativity of our lord - DECEMBER 25, 2026

Isaiah: 52:7-12 - Sing for joy. There is good news coming! 
Hebrews 1:1-6 - Now God speaks to the people through the Son.
John 1:1-18 - The Word of God is one with us, living in our midst. 

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH - DECEMBER 27, 2026

Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 - Respect for God requires that we honor our parents.
Colossians 3:12-21 - Christian life asks that we respect one another.
Luke 2:22-40 - Child Jesus grew to maturity and wisdom.

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD - JANUARY 1, 2027

Numbers 6:22-27 - Aaron blesses the people of Israel in God’s name. 
Galatians 4:4-7 - God blesses time by sending his Son in history.
Luke 2:16-21 - On the eighth day, the Child is named.

SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD - JANUARY 3, 2027

Isaiah 60:1-6 - Gentiles will come to faith in the light of God’s people.
Ephesians 3:2-6 - Astonishing revelation: Gentiles are brought to Christ.
Matthew 2:1-12 - Wise men from the Gentiles follow a light to find Christ.

FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF ThE LORD - JANUARY 10, 2027

Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 - God’s servant will bring sight to the blind.
Acts 10:34-38 - God has anointed Jesus of Nazareth as Messiah and Lord. 
Mark 1:7-11 - Jesus is the beloved Son of the Father.

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JANUARY 17, 2027

1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 - Speak, Lord; your servant is listening. 
1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 - Our bodies are members of Christ’s body. 
John 1:35-42 - They saw where Jesus lived.