
Bishop Henry Eikhlein noted that in Latin, the word for prayer expresses the fruit of faith. It means praying as you believe.

It is, in truth, the cry of every human heart. We thirst—for security, for love, for meaning, for peace.

Today's readings unfold the very heart of the Gospel: the boundless, pursuing mercy of our God.

Today’s Scriptures present a painful human constant: the rejection of the chosen one.

The Word of God today presents us with a profound and urgent choice: where do we place our ultimate trust? What is the true source of our life?

In Jeremiah, we hear the prophet’s lament: “They have dug a pit for me.” He is rejected for speaking God’s truth, repaid good with evil.

"For seventy years, Mother Mary has protected and guided our diocese," Bishop Henry Eikhlein said. He invited all to give thanks for her maternal care.

The Word of God calls us to examine the authenticity of our faith.

Today, the Word of God invites us into a divine economy of breathtaking generosity—an economy where the measure we use for others becomes the measure God uses for us, and where mercy is both our plea to God and our calling from Him.

Today’s readings map this journey for us, from the first uncertain steps of faith to the radiant revelation of God’s promise fulfilled.