The Word on the Word

the word on The Word – Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Isaiah 50:7 “For the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been confounded; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.” Do you put your confidence in God when it feels like the world is against you? Melissa and Veronica reflect on the book of Isaiah for advice during difficult times. For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-09-15

the word on The Word – Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B James 2:1 "My brethren, show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory." Do you find yourself constantly judging others? Veronica and Melissa dive into James' writing to understand why we shouldn't judge others. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-09-08

the word on The Word – Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Mark 7:5 "And the Pharisees and the scribes asked [Jesus], 'Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with hands defiled?'" How do you react when someone challenges your words? Veronica and Melissa break down a scene when Jesus faced opposition from the scribes and Pharisees. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-09-01

the word on The Word – Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Joshua 24:16 "Then the people answered, 'Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods'" What do you think of when you hear the word "serve"? Melissa and Veronica examine the Israelites’ answer when they were asked who they will serve. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-08-25

the word on The Word – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Ephesians 5:15 "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise" What do flashlights have to do with wisdom? Veronica and Melissa draw the link between the two using some wise words from Saint Paul. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-08-18

the word on The Word – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Psalm 145:16 "The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs." How does babysitting relate to the Book of Psalms? By linking the two, Melissa and Veronica are reminded of God's abundant goodness towards creation. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-07-28

the word on The Word – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Mark 6:32 "And they went away in the boat to a lonely place by themselves." Do you get frustrated when you can't find time to rest? Veronica and Melissa take note of a moment in Jesus' life for inspiration. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-07-21

the word on The Word – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Mark 6:8 “He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts" Do you overpack on trips? Veronica reminds Melissa that you don't have to overpack to have a successful trip. After all, the apostles didn't bring much on their first mission. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-07-14

the word on The Word – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B 2 Corinthians 12:10 "For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; for when I am weak, then I am strong." How can a person be weak and strong at the same time? Melissa and Veronica take into account a letter from Saint Paul while deciding on an answer. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-07-07

the word on The Word – Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Mark 5:36 "But ignoring what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, 'Do not fear, only believe.'" Do you stay focused or get sidetracked easily? Veronica and Melissa look at a passage where Jesus was sidetracked by a miracle while on his way to heal a girl. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-06-30

the word on The Word-Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Mark 4:39: "And [Jesus] awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, 'Peace! Be still!' And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm." Would you wake Jesus up if you were on a boat in the middle of a storm? Melissa and Veronica speculate reasons why the disciples woke up Jesus when they were in that exact situation. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-06-23

the word on The Word – Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B 2 Corinthians 5:7 "For we walk by faith, not by sight" Have you ever been homesick? Veronica and Melissa compare homesickness with longing for Heaven. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-06-16

the word on The Word – Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B 2 Corinthians 4:16 "So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed every day." What are some things you hope for? This week, we find out Melissa has a lot of hopes and Veronica shares an acronym to help you stay hopeful! For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-06-09

the word on The Word – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year B Mark 14:22 "And as they were eating, [Jesus] took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them, and said, 'Take; this is my body.'" Have you heard of the Eucharistic miracle that occurred in Lanciano, Italy? Melissa and Veronica connect that miracle with the story of the Last Supper. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-06-02

the word on The Word – The Most Holy Trinity, Year B Matthew 28:17 "And when they saw [Jesus] they worshiped him; but some doubted." Do you ever have doubts about your faith? Veronica and Melissa discuss a passage where Jesus had faith in his doubting followers. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-05-26