The Word on the Word

Acts 1:9 “And when he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.” Do you know what Thursday’s feast day is? Or why some parts of the Church celebrate it on Sunday? Veronica and Melissa explain it all and more! For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-05-29

John 14:28 “…If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I go to the Father; for the Father is greater than I.” Have you ever made a big change in your life? Melissa and Veronica relate major life changes to the Gospel for this Sunday. For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-05-22

John 13:35 “By this all men will know that you are my disciples..." Do you know the new commandment that Christ gave us? Veronica and Melissa set up the scene and break down the new rule in this week’s video! For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-05-15

John 10:27 “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me…” Jesus is calling you and all of his sheep to draw near to him! Melissa and Veronica focus on how Jesus is the True Good Shepherd in this Sunday’s Gospel. For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-05-08

Acts 5:40-41 “…when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.” Veronica and Melissa are taking a look at one of the stories of the early – and quickly growing – church. For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/cat...

John 20:29 “Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.’” Have you heard the saying, “I’ll believe it when I see it?” Melissa and Veronica clear up why this isn’t the best saying when it comes to having faith in God. Link to Divine Mercy Chaplet: ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/chaplet-of-the-divine-mercy-387 For more info on...

John 20: 8-9 “Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that he must rise from the dead.” Happy Easter! Veronica and Melissa ponder what it may have been like for Mary Magdalene and the others to find the empty tomb. For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-04-17

Psalm 22:1 “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” This Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week! Melissa and Veronica explain their favorite part of this week and dive into the responsorial psalm. For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-04-10

Philippians 3:8 “Indeed I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord…” If you ranked the best things in your life, where would you place your relationship with Christ? Veronica and Melissa discuss how their own relationships with Jesus affects their lives and why we should always pursue a deeper bond with Him. For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/cathol...

Luke 15:32 “It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.” Melissa and Veronica are breaking down perspectives from the parable of the prodigal son from Luke’s Gospel. For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-03-27

Exodus 3:2-3 “And the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush; and he looked, and lo, the bush was burning, yet it was not consumed. And Moses said, ‘I will turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.’” Everyone knows the saying: “Things take time.” The Israelites experienced this when wondering the desert for 40 years! Veronica and Melis...

Luke 9:29 “And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became dazzling white.” There’s so much to unfold in the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Lent. Melissa and Veronica are talking about the Transfiguration! For Sunday’s Mass Readings: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-03-13

the word on The Word – First Sunday of Lent, Year C Luke 4:1-2 “And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil…” What are you giving up and/or doing for Lent this year? Temptations may come your way, but Melissa and Veronica are talking about the best person to imitate when you’re feeling tempted. For S...

the word on The Word - Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Sirach 27:6 “The fruit discloses the cultivation of a tree; so the expression of a thought discloses the cultivation of a man's mind.” #Lent is almost upon us! But we’ve got one more week of Ordinary Time to go. Veronica and Melissa break down the first reading and reminisce the start of their friendship. For Sunday’s Mass Readings: ewt...

the word on The Word - Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Luke 6:36 “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.” What does this Sunday’s Gospel and the Our Father have in common? Melissa and Veronica make a connection for you. For Sunday’s Mass Readings: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-02-20 #EWTN #ThewordonTheWord #Catholic

1 Corinthians 15:20 “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” Do you want to know why Veronica and Melissa are sitting on this couch, again? The answer might surprise you. For Sunday’s Mass Readings: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-02-13

Luke 5:11 “And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.” Talk about the catch of a lifetime! Melissa and Veronica discuss Jesus “catching” some apostles in the Gospel of Luke. For Sunday’s Mass Readings: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-02-06

1 Corinthians 13:4-6 “Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right.” Without love…we have nothing! Veronica and Melissa are looking at Sunday’s second reading in a different light. For Sunday’s Mass Readings: ewtn.com/catholicism/d...

the word on The Word - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C 1 Corinthians 12:12 “For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.” Melissa and Veronica (AKA two members of the body of Christ) are telling you about the second reading for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time! For Sunday’s Mass Readings: ewtn.com/catholi...

the word on The Word - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C 1 Corinthians 12:11 “All these are inspired by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.” How does the Holy Spirit give gifts? In the present! Veronica and Melissa are pointing out the charisms of two of their favorite role models. For Sunday’s Mass Readings: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-0...

the word on The Word - Baptism of the Lord, Year C Luke 3:22 “and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form, as a dove…” What starts with a “B” and is a special day you should celebrate? If you said birthday…guess again! Veronica and Melissa share the answer as they reflect on the Baptism of the Lord! For Sunday’s Mass Readings: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-01-09

the word on The Word - the Epiphany of the Lord, Year C Matthew 2: 10-11 “When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy; and going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.” How do you approach Christ? Melissa and Veronica break down the mea...

The Word On The Word - Feast Of The Holy Family, Year C Luke 2:48-50 “And when they saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, 'Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously.' And he said to them, ‘How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?’” There’s a lot of options for this Sunday’s readings!...

The Word On The Word - Fourth Sunday Of Advent, Year C Luke 1:41 “And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit…” Melissa and Veronica are talking about the Visitation this week as they dive into the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. For Sunday's Mass Readings: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2021-12-19

The Word On The Word - Third Sunday Of Advent, Year C Luke 3:10 “And the multitudes asked him, ‘What then shall we do?’…” Melissa and Veronica are asking that question too as they check out the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent. Bonus challenge: Can you tell us why they’re wearing matching sweatshirts? For Sunday's Mass Readings: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2021-12-12