Each week, Melissa and Veronica bring you "The Word on the Word" which gives you a deeper look at this Sunday’s Mass Readings. You can go further into Gods word with weekly and daily readings. More can be found at https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

The Word on The Word 2023

Each week, Melissa and Veronica bring you "The Word on the Word" which gives you a deeper look at this Sunday’s Mass Readings. You can go further into Gods word with weekly and daily readings. More can be found at www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings

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The Word On The Word – Twenty - First Sunday In Ordinary Time

Matthew 16:16 “Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’”

Do you know how Jesus established the papacy? Melissa and Veronica discuss the connection between rocks, St. Peter, & the pope.

For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2023-08-27

The Word On The Word – Twenty - First Sunday In Ordinary Time

The Word On The Word – Twenty - Second Sunday In Ordinary Time

Matthew 16:22 “And Peter took [Jesus] and began to rebuke Him, saying, ‘God forbid, Lord! This shall never happen to you.’”

Do you constantly let yourself get caught up in the details and lose sight of the bigger picture? Veronica and Melissa use this Sunday’s Gospel to give some advice for those moments.

For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2023-09-03

The Word On The Word – Twenty - Second Sunday In Ordinary Time

The Word on The Word – Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Romans 13:8 “Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.”

Do you remember the phrase WWJD? Melissa and Veronica break down why we should love those around us.

For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2023-09-10

The Word On The Word – Twenty - Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

The word on The Word – Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sirach 28:2 “Forgive your neighbor the wrong he has done, and then your sins will be pardoned when you pray.”

Anger and forgiveness seem to be on opposite sides of the spectrum, but what if they are closer than you think? Veronica and Melissa find the connection and show why asking for forgiveness is so important.

For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2023-09-17

The word on The Word – Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Word on The Word – Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah 55:8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the Lord.”

As you know, it can be tough to understand someone else’s perspective. This week, Melissa and Veronica contemplate God’s ways.

For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2023-09-24

The Word On The Word – Twenty - Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time

the word on The Word - First Sunday of Advent, Year A

Matthew 24:44 “Therefore you also must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”

Do you tend to clean before a guest comes over? Veronica and Melissa compare keeping a clean house and keeping a consistent faith in this week’s episode.

For Sunday’s Mass Reading: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-11-27

The Word On The Word - First Sunday Of Advent, Year A

The Word On The Word - Second Sunday Of Advent, Year A

The Isaiah 11:6 “The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid, and the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them.”

What would you say if you saw a wolf and a lamb sitting next to each other? Melissa and Veronica discuss the traits of “The Ideal Davidic King” and what animals have to do with it.

For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-12-04

The Word On The Word - Second Sunday Of Advent, Year A

the word on The Word - Third Sunday of Advent, Year A

James 5:8 “You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.”

Where would you rank your level of patience on a scale of 1-10? Veronica and Melissa tackle the topic of the end times (again) and how patience and farming are connected to it.

For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-12-11

The Word On The Word - Third Sunday Of Advent, Year A

The Word On The Word – Fourth Sunday Of Lent, Year A

Matthew 1:20 "But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, 'Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit...'"

Christmas is just around the corner! This week, Melissa and Veronica explore a moment between Mary and Joseph. 

Litany of St. Joseph: ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/litany-of-st-joseph-247 

Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-12-18

The Word On The Word – Fourth Sunday Of Lent, Year A

The Word On The Word – Nativity Of The Lord, Year A

John 1:14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld His glory, glory as of the only 
Son from the Father.”

Merry Christmas! Veronica and Melissa celebrate Jesus’ birth by diving into the meaning and significance of “The Word.” 

For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-12-25

The Word On The Word – Twenty - Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time

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