October 2026

Among the many things that bind the people of Israel together to this day is their shared history: their homeland, their experience of the Exodus, and their enduring faith in God. In today’s first reading (Exodus 22:20-26), Moses recalls certain ethical obligations that remind the Israelites of their responsibility toward the vulnerable, drawing upon their

God works in mysterious ways, often through people and circumstances we never imagine. Sometimes, we may find it hard to see how God works through someone who does not believe in or acknowledge Him. Nevertheless, that is precisely what makes God’s ways so remarkable! Through the prophet Isaiah (55:8-9), God reminds us that His ways

I have always enjoyed opportunities to dine out and spend time with family and friends. Such occasions are especially delightful when the timing is convenient, allowing me to relax and enjoy the experience. Unfortunately, invitations sometimes come at inconvenient times, when personal comfort and pleasure must give way to other commitments. When I reflect on

The key idea during this weekend’s liturgical celebration is that God cares for all of us with boundless patience and love, as much as He looks out for us to bear the rightful fruit of justice and grace. We find this overriding theme prominent in both the first reading from Isaiah (5:1-7) and Matthew (21:33-43).