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

the word on The Word-Year B

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 B

Isaiah 63:17 “Return for the sake of thy servants, the tribes of thy heritage.”

Do you find it difficult to believe that God loves each of us in the midst of our brokenness? Melissa and Veronica dive into Sunday’s sorrowful first reading to find moments of trust and hope.

For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2023-12-03

the word on The Word-First Sunday Of Advent Year B

the word on The Word – Second Sunday of Advent, Year B

2 Peter 3:8 “But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.”

Do you have too much time in your day or not enough? Veronica and Melissa dive into the topic of time. 

For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2023-12-10

the word on The Word-Second Sunday of Advent, Year B

the word on The Word – Third Sunday of Advent, Year B

Luke 1:46-47 "And Mary said, 'My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.'"

Are you ready to rejoice at Christmas? Melissa and Veronica look into a well-known psalm of praise from the Mother of God.

For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2023-12-17

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

the word on The Word – Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year B

Luke 1:30 "And the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.'"

Do you ever ask why things happen? Veronica and Melissa reflect on Mary’s question to the Angel Gabriel during the Annunciation.

For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2023-12-24

the word on The Word–Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year B

the word on The Word – Feast of the Holy Family, Year B

Luke 2:22 "And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord."

Can you be purified if you’re already pure? Or redeemed if you’re the redeemer? Melissa and Veronica clarify why the Holy Family went to the Temple in this week’s episode.

For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2023-12-31

the word on The Word–Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year B

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