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Reading 1 Isaiah 55:1-3Thus says the LORD:All you who are thirsty,come to the water!You who have no money,come, receive grain and eat;Come, without paying and without cost,drink wine and milk!Why spend your money for what is not bread;your wages for what fails to satisfy?Heed me, and you shall eat well,you shall delight in rich fare.Come to me heedfully,listen, that you may have life.I will renew with you the everlasting covenant,the benefits assured to David.Reading 2 Romans 8:35, 37-39Brothers and sisters:What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine,or nakedness, or peril, or the sword? No, in all these things we conquer overwhelminglythrough him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life,nor angels, nor principalities,nor present things, nor future things,nor powers, nor height, nor depth,nor any other creature will be able to separate usfrom the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.GospelMatthew 14:13-21When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist,he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself.The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns.When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd,his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick.When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said,“This is a deserted place and it is already late;dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villagesand buy food for themselves.”Jesus said to them, “There is no need for them to go away;give them some food yourselves.”But they said to him,“Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.”Then he said, “Bring them here to me,”and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass.Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven,he said the blessing, broke the loaves,and gave them to the disciples,who in turn gave them to the crowds.They all ate and were satisfied,and they picked up the fragments left over—twelve wicker baskets full.Those who ate were about five thousand men,not counting women and children.
Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona
Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona
Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona
Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona
Homily for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 2, 2026
Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, A.D. MMXXVI.
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Last year, when we were on pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece, in the footsteps of St. Paul, we had nearly 50 parishioners. When you have a group of people like that, something always goes wrong! So the first day, somebody cut their foot on something as we were walking somewhere. I turned around and I asked, “Rachel, we need a large bandage.” Rachel opens up her bag and out comes this huge bandage.Read More...
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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeEveryone knows what physical hunger feels like. But there is another hunger that is much harder to satisfy: the hunger to feel loved, accepted, safe, forgiven, and at peace. Many people spend their lives trying to fill that hunger with success, entertainment, possessions, relationships, food, pornography, alcohol, social media, or constant busyness. Yet the hunger always returns. Today's readings ask one simple question: Where are you trying to satisfy the hunger only Jesus can fill?Scripture Readings for August 2, 2026Isaiah 55:1-3Psalm 145:8-9, 15-18Romans 8:35, 37-39Matthew 14:13-21
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To support our podcasts, go to https://www.givecentral.org/customizable-online-giving/1467/event/44043Holy Family is a vibrant Catholic parish located in Southwest Orlando, serving the communities of Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Isleworth, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Horizon West, and Metrowest. We're also just minutes away from Orlando's theme parks—Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld—and the Orlando Convention Center.
To support our podcasts, go to https://www.givecentral.org/customizable-online-giving/1467/event/44043Holy Family is a vibrant Catholic parish located in Southwest Orlando, serving the communities of Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Isleworth, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Horizon West, and Metrowest. We're also just minutes away from Orlando's theme parks—Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld—and the Orlando Convention Center.
To support our podcasts, go to https://www.givecentral.org/customizable-online-giving/1467/event/44043Holy Family is a vibrant Catholic parish located in Southwest Orlando, serving the communities of Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Isleworth, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Horizon West, and Metrowest. We're also just minutes away from Orlando's theme parks—Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld—and the Orlando Convention Center.
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Fr. Patrick preached this homily on August 2, 2026. The readings are from Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23, Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9, Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11, Luke 12:13-21 (Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time). Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SlakingThirsts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slakingthirsts/
Send us Fan MailFr Joe Krupp homily on the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Loaves and Fish and the call to priesthood.Check out the JIBM Web site at: https://www.joeinblackministries.com/To submit comments or questions, please email: joeinblackministries@gmail.comPlease use the following link if you would like to financially support Church of the Holy Family: https://pushpay.com/g/hfgrandblanc?sr…Check out the JIBM Web site at: https://www.joeinblackministries.com/Support the show
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Father and Annie explore the story behind the prophecy in Isaiah 55 with the call to "come to the water." In connecting that to the multiplication in the Gospel passage, we come to better understand the Eternal Covenant of the Trinity.
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The beautiful truth of today's Gospel is this: Jesus sees you. Not just the crowd. You. He knows your story. He knows your fears. He knows the burdens you brought into church this morning. And His first response is compassion.
Homily from the Mass offered Sunday, August 2nd - 1st Reading: Isaiah 55:1-3 - 2nd Reading: Romans 8:35, 37-39 - Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:13-21 - To support the podcast financially, click here: https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving
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Rev. Patrick Hunnicutt preaches on the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Scripture passages are Genesis 2:4-10 and Revelation 21:1 and 22:1-5.
Homily, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 2, 2026, by Pastor, Fr. Jeff VonLehmen
Deacon Dave shared how Father Charles' encounter with one orphaned child grew into the Home of the Holy Angels, where nearly 500 children now receive a safe home, education, and hope thanks to the generosity of St. Margaret Mary parishioners. He invited the parish to continue saying "yes" to God's call by helping meet new challenges and expanding the ministry so even more children can experience Christ's love and care.
Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Can money buy happiness? People will wisely claim that money cannot buy happiness. But what if the answer is actually "it depends"? It depends what you spend it on...and HOW you give. Mass Readings from August 2, 2026:Isaiah 55:1-3Psalm 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18Romans 8:35, 37-39 Matthew 14:13-21
Read OnlineGod's Providential Care“Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.” Then he said, “Bring them here to me,” and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over—twelve wicker baskets full. Matthew 14:17–20In the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, there are two distinct miraculous feedings of large crowds. Today's Gospel depicts the first one, given primarily to Jewish people near the Sea of Galilee. Five thousand men (not counting women and children) were fed from five loaves and two fish, resulting in twelve baskets left over. This feeding of the five thousand is notably the only miracle of Jesus recorded in all four Gospels, underscoring its significance. Matthew and Mark also recount a second miraculous feeding—this time of four thousand people—in the largely pagan region of the Decapolis, using seven loaves and a few fish, with seven baskets left over.This first miracle takes place within the context of Jesus' sorrowful heart, as He mourns the death of His cousin, John the Baptist. Jesus knew that John's death occurred for the Father's glory and according to His permissive will. Yet this divine perspective did not eliminate His human sorrow. Holy sorrow is a profound expression of love in the face of suffering.Because Jesus' love was perfect, His sorrow was genuine and deep. The depth of His sorrow is evident from His deliberate choice to withdraw by boat to be alone, to fully embrace His grief. It is beautiful to note that Jesus' divinity does not overshadow or diminish His humanity. Rather, with divine love, He fully accepts John's death, and with a genuinely human heart, He properly mourns. In Jesus, humanity and divinity intertwine perfectly.Upon disembarking, Jesus finds that a large crowd has followed Him on foot, anticipating His arrival, hungry for His teachings and miracles. Here we encounter a second revelation of Jesus' divinity shining through His humanity. Seeing the crowd and perceiving their brokenness, sinfulness, and suffering, “his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick.” The Greek word translated here as “pity” indicates a deeply felt, visceral compassion. This compassion, divine in origin, flows perfectly through Jesus' sacred humanity. His compassionate gaze vividly reveals God's merciful love: Jesus does not merely sympathize; He acts decisively, healing the sick and alleviating their suffering. His divine love compels Him to act for the good of His people.The miracle itself recalls God's providential care for the Israelites during their forty years in the desert, when manna appeared each morning, providing sufficient food for the day. That miracle, coupled with today's Gospel, teaches us a consistent truth: God always provides for us when we turn to Him, seeking Him earnestly as the crowd did.The multiplication of the loaves and fish also foreshadows the Eucharist, likely the reason it is recorded in all four Gospels. In the Eucharist, God provides abundantly for our spiritual nourishment. When received with faith and trust in God's providence, Jesus' Body and Blood nourishes every virtue within us, empowering us to flourish spiritually. The Eucharist prepares us for eternal life, where we anticipate sharing in the eternal Wedding Banquet of Heaven—a perfect, everlasting celebration free from all sin, sickness, and suffering.Reflect today on Jesus' tender care. He looks upon your needs with the same compassion He showed to the crowds in the wilderness. Consider especially how He desires to feed you daily through the Most Holy Eucharist, the true Bread from Heaven. Bring to Him whatever you have, even if it seems small or insufficient—your struggles, weariness, prayers, and hopes—and trust that in His hands, they will be multiplied for the good of your soul and the souls of others. Let this miraculous feeding stir within you a deeper faith in God's providence and a more fervent desire for the Eucharist, where Christ Himself is our sustenance, our healing, and our foretaste of eternal joy.My Eucharistic Lord, the Gift of the Eucharist is beyond my comprehension. Just as the crowds were amazed at the multiplication of the loaves and fish, astonish me with an understanding of the Eucharist and Your providential care that fills my heart with openness and gratitude to You. Jesus, I trust in You. Image: Main: Feeding of the Five Thousand, by Jozef SedmakSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.
Get all set for Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time with Father Peter MarshallSummaryIn this episode, we explore the richness of the Sunday readings, the importance of active participation in the Eucharist, and share humorous and insightful stories from priestly life. Join us for a lively conversation on faith, community, and the quirks of church life.TakeawaysSunday readings and their significanceThe Eucharist as a symbol of abundance and fulfillmentActive participation in the Mass and its importanceHumorous stories from priestly life and church experiencesThe concept of Catholic Guilt as a spiritual giftThe future of priestly retirement and parish lifeProtocols and traditions around the Eucharist and church practicesChapters01:59 Discussion of Sunday Readings from Isaiah and Romans06:02 Gospel Reflection on the Feeding of the 500007:55 The Kingdom of God: Now and Not Yet09:49 Active Participation in the Eucharist and Its Significance12:55 The Role of Catholic Guilt and Spiritual Awareness15:11 Sharing Faith with Children and Families17:03 Humorous Priest Stories and Church Life Anecdotes19:58 Priest Retirement Plans and Parish Life Choices24:07 Fun Questions: Communion and Church Protocols
For the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on Christ in the Eucharist who satisfies our hunger in abundance. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources. Listen to Fr. Frank's more of weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.
Preaching for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, CCVI offers a reflection on how compassion and abundance call us to share rather than hoard:"'When you share rather than hoard, that is a miracle. When my selfish heart opens up to others, that is a miracle."Sister Martha Ann Kirk, Th.D., a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, is a Professor Emerita, University of the Incarnate Word, continuing to mentor in social justice, civic engagement, and compassion. She also serves as the Coordinator of Compassionate Colleges and Universities Initiative with the international Charter for Compassion. She has taught in Religious Studies, Art, Drama, and Education.Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/08022026 to learn more about Sr. Martha Ann, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.
For the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on Christ in the Eucharist who satisfies our hunger in abundance. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources. Listen to Fr. Frank's more of weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.
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Friends, on this Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, I want to focus on the Second Reading from Saint Paul's Letter to the Romans. The eighth chapter of Romans represents the culmination of an argument Paul's been making, and the reading for today is the rhetorical high point of that conclusion. This is the first great theologian of the Church naming what is essential to Christianity—so we have to pay attention!
Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look back over the readings from the last several weeks to provide a framework for the readings we will hear on the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.This episode of Sunday School is brought to you by SDS Accent Services, supporting priests and seminarians with accent services and vocal improvement, to help them convey the deposit of faith and administer the sacraments to those entrusted to their spiritual care. To learn more, visit sdsaccent.com.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:00.Reading 1 - Isaiah 55: 1-3Psalm 145: 8-9, 15-16, 17-18Reading 2 - Romans 8: 35, 37-39Gospel - Matthew 14: 13-21 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
A Bible study on Matthew 14:13-21, the Gospel reading for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle A.