2026-07-16 8:30 am. Thursday celebration of the Holy Mass

Good morning and welcome one and all to the celebration of the Holy Mass on this Thursday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time. Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. 'The Order of Carmel dates back to a group of Western hermits who in the 12th century settled on Mount Carmel, overlooking the plain of Galilee, in imitation of the prophet Elijah.' In the reading from the Holy Gospel today, Saint Matthew wrote of when Jesus said; "Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Our Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 102: "From heaven the Lord looks down on the earth." God Bless your day!