Today's readings explore the call to proclaim God's light to all nations. On this feast of Saint Catherine of Siena, who boldly shared Christ's message across Europe, we hear how the early Church sent forth Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey, while Jesus declares himself the light who came to save the world.

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Today's readings explore how God's people are called and gathered from all nations. We hear how the early Church first welcomed non-Jews in Antioch, where believers were first called "Christians." Jesus declares himself the Good Shepherd who knows his sheep and promises that no one can snatch them from his care.

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Today's readings explore how God's love extends beyond all boundaries and barriers. We hear how the early Church discovered that God's salvation reaches even the Gentiles, while Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd who knows and cares for all his sheep, including those "not of this fold."

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Today's readings explore the voice of the Good Shepherd and our response to his call. We hear Peter proclaiming Jesus as Lord to those seeking direction, while the Gospel presents Jesus as both the door and shepherd who leads his flock to abundant life. Listen for how Christ's voice cuts through confusion to offer guidance and salvation.

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Today's readings celebrate the courage and faithfulness needed to spread the Gospel, as we honor Saint Mark the Evangelist. Peter's letter encourages humble perseverance through trials while building up the community of faith. The Gospel presents Jesus commissioning his disciples to carry the Good News to all the world, promising that God will work through their witness.

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Today's readings explore the transformative power of encountering Christ, as we celebrate Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, a priest and martyr who gave his life proclaiming the Gospel. We'll hear how Saul's dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus changed a persecutor into an apostle, while Jesus teaches about the intimate union he offers through the Eucharist—both pointing to the radical ways Christ calls and nourishes his disciples.

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Today's readings explore how God draws people to himself through unexpected encounters and divine invitation. We hear how Philip meets an Ethiopian official searching for understanding, while Jesus reveals himself as the living bread who gives eternal life to all who come to him. On this feast of Saint George the martyr, these readings remind us that God's call transcends all boundaries and backgrounds.

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Today's readings explore how God's life spreads even through opposition and difficulty. We hear how persecution actually scattered the early Christians, leading to new proclamations of Christ's healing power in unexpected places. Jesus himself promises to be our bread of life, assuring us that those who come to him will find lasting nourishment and eternal hope.

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Today's readings explore the cost and gift of true faith. We hear Stephen's final witness as the first Christian martyr, speaking truth even unto death, while the Gospel presents Jesus declaring himself the bread of life to those still seeking signs. Both passages reveal how God's greatest gifts often come through what the world sees as weakness or foolishness.

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Today's readings explore the challenge of recognizing God's truth when it confronts our expectations. We hear how Stephen faces opposition for proclaiming Jesus, even as his wisdom cannot be refuted. The Gospel shows Jesus redirecting crowds who seek him for the wrong reasons, calling them to deeper faith.

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