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Our king wears a crown of thorns, not a crown of gold. His glory is not in riches but in suffering. His law is written in his own blood, shed for the love of us. Do we understand the gift that it is, to be subject to such a king?

Jesus’ words today are filled with fire and brimstone, vivid with images of pain, suffering, confusion — and, ultimately, peace. Do we believe what he promises? Do we have the endurance to stay with him until the end?

You are the temple of God,” Paul tells us. But in today's Gospel reading, we see how easily even temple areas become corrupted. Jesus, purge the greed and selfishness from our hearts. Make them fit dwellings for your Holy Spirit.

Thank you to the entire St. Ann community for making Ave- A Night to Remember a success! The net proceeds as of 11/4/25 are $523,385.53. Click here for breakdown.

Today we heard how Jesus taught the crowds that anyone who believes in him will have eternal life and be raised from the dead on the last day. How do others know you believe in Jesus?

Remember, we are saved not by our own merit, but by the mercy of God.

With the parable of the persistent widow, Jesus teaches the disciples about the importance of praying often to God. When do you find yourself praying?

Today we hear in the Gospel how Jesus praises the cleansed leper who returned to thank him personally. Is there someone in your life that you should be thanking?

On this Respect Life Sunday, may the gift of human life be a sign of hope in the world.

Today we honor the incredible men both past and present who said “yes” to God’s call to the priesthood. Being a priest isn’t just a job — it’s a lifelong gift of service, compassion, and love.

During National Migration Week (Sept. 22-28), we reflect on this powerful Gospel question and how Christ calls us to welcome the stranger and walk with the vulnerable.

In the Gospel reading, Jesus reveals to Nicodemus that his death on the cross would lead believers to eternal life and save the world.

This weekend, we give thanks for the grandparents in our lives as we celebrate Grandparents Day!

“When you hold a banquet, invite the poor,” Jesus instructs. “Blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you.” Each of us has our own banquet to offer, our own gifts to share. Who will we invite?

"Strive to enter through the narrow gate,” Jesus tells us. “Many will attempt…but will not be strong enough.” So let us never be so foolish that we rely on our own strength. Narrow does not mean unpassable — not if we ask for help.

Jesus tells us that he has come to set fire to the earth. What can we give him as kindling? Let us look into our souls and see where the fire of Christ can be ignited, and pray that our souls may be consumed by its life-giving flames.

We are the servants and God is our master. He has told us His will, and given us all that we need to carry out His directions. Do we have the courage to act as our master desires? Do we have what it takes to be stewards of God’s grace?

Jesus warns us that at any moment we can be called before God to face judgment. When we are, our life will be measured not in dollars or accomplishments, but in what matters to God.

Today, Jesus encourages his disciples to be persistent and bold in praying to God. Can you think of a time when God answered a bold prayer from you?

Today, we read/hear in the 2nd reading, Paul found reasons to rejoice despite suffering for his faith in Christ and his mission to the Gentiles. How do you find joy and hope in difficult situations?