The Word on the Word

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/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-04-03

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 Melissa take a look at how God made a promise and began to deliver His people from Egypt. For Sunday’s Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-03-20

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 Sunday’s Mass Readings: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-03-06

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: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-02-27

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/daily-readings/2022-02-06

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/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-01-23

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/2022-01-16

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