The Word on the Word

The Word On The Word - Second Sunday Of Advent, Year C Ps 126:1-2 "When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy..." Have a bad day? Melissa and Veronica are looking for joy despite the situation as they discuss the psalm for the Second Sunday of Advent! For Sunday's Mass Readings: ewtn.com/cath...

The Word On The Word - First Sunday Of Advent, Year C Luke 21:27 "And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory..." Melissa and Veronica are breaking down the word on The Word of God and helping you prepare for one of the readings for the First Sunday of Advent! For Sunday's Mass Readings: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2021-11-28

the word on The Word – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Year B Revelation 1:8 “’I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” This episode wraps up the liturgical cycle of the word on The Word! Melissa and Veronica discuss the King of the Universe and how we are invited to join Him in His heavenly kingdom! For Sunday’s Reading:...

the word on The Word – Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Psalm 16:8-9 “I keep the LORD always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also dwells secure.” What does fall have to do with being a child of God? Veronica explains the connection to Melissa in this week’s episode. For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com...

the word on The Word – Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B 1 Kings 17:11 “And as [the woman] was going to bring it, [Elijah] called to her and said, ‘Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.’” Are you willing to share food? What if you’re hungry? Melissa and Veronica highlight the significance of a widow sharing bread with Elijah. For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings...

the word on The Word – Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Deuteronomy 6:4 "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord.” How are you supposed to love the Lord? Veronica and Melissa discuss Jesus’ expectation and how to live it practically. For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-11-03

the word on The Word – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Mark 10:47 “And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’" What are you willing to give up for Jesus? Melissa and Veronica talk about one man’s persistence and what we can learn from it. For Sunday’s Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-10-27

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...

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

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-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 Readin...

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....

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 Re...

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

1 Kings 19:8 "And he arose, and ate and drank, and went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb the mount of God." the word on The Word-Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time the word on The Word-Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time How do you handle moments of despair? This week, Melissa shares a story with Veronica. Plus, they’ll discuss how Elijah found strength when he want...

the word on The Word – Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B John 6:35 "Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.'" Do you believe that Jesus is the bread of life? Veronica and Melissa contemplate this reality and what that means for us. For Sunday's Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2024-08-04

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/catholici...

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 Read...

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...