Upcoming Homily Packs

Homily Pack for Jun 24, 2026, Solemnity: Nativity of St. John the Baptist (ABC)

• Read and get ideas on lessons, illustrations, and applications to build your homily 
• Read and listen to a ready-made homily in Spanish 
• Read the readings online 

      Homily Pack for Jun 28, 2026, Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

• Read and get ideas on lessons, illustrations, and applications to build your homily
• Read and listen to a ready-made homily in Spanish
• Read the readings online

Liturgy Q&A

Rite of Communion Outside of Mass

Question: I am a permanent deacon. Every Sunday I celebrate the Rite of Holy Communion outside of Mass in rural communities. Is the "Lamb of God" sung during these celebrations? Does one purify the hands, as does the priest when Mass is celebrated? I was taught that I should not do so. However, recently some women religious who came to help in the parish do both things and the community is somewhat confused. — J.G., Saltillo, Mexico

Read the answer fromFr. Edward McNamara, LC

This Week's Daily Reflections

• The Generous and Attentive Eye Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
• The Narrow Gate that Leads to Life Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
• The Birth of the Forerunner Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Mass during the Day
• Three New Covenant Warnings Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
• The First of Ten Mighty Works: The Cleansing of the Leper Friday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
• Ten Plagues, Ten Rebellions, and Ten Mighty Deeds Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
• Apostolic Ambassadors of Christ Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time