The Word on the Word

the word on The Word – Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Mark 10:36 “And [Jesus] said to them, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’” What do you do: ask or demand? Veronica and Melissa look at a moment when two disciples told Jesus what they wanted. For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-10-20

the word on The Word – Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Mark 10:23 “And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, ‘How hard it will be for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!’” What does wealth have to do with entering heaven? Melissa and Veronica dive into the topic of inheriting eternal life in this week’s episode. For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-10-13

the word on The Word – Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Genesis 2:18 “Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.’” Do you know how the first woman was created? Veronica and Melissa recount part of the creation story found in the book of Genesis. For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-10-06

the word on The Word – Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Mark 9:39 “But Jesus said, "Do not forbid him; for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon after to speak evil of me.” In this Sunday’s Gospel, the disciples corrected someone, but they were actually the ones needing a correction. Confused? Melissa and Veronica believe the disciples were too. For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-09-29

the word on The Word – Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Mark 9:32 “But [the disciples] did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to ask [Jesus].“ Do you ask Jesus a lot of questions? Veronica and Melissa discuss a moment when the disciples decided to not ask questions even though they were confused. For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-09-22

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