Upcoming Homily Pack

Homily Pack for Jul 12, 2026, Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

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Liturgy Q&A

“My Sacrifice and Yours”

Question: Before the Prayer over the Gifts, the priest celebrant extends his hands, saying, “Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.” Is the word "sacrifice" preferred to the Body and Blood of the Lord into which bread and wine will be transformed, or it simply means the gifts (bread and wine) on the altar at the moment? — A.P.H., Washington, D.C.

Read the answer fromFr. Edward McNamara, LC

This Week's Daily Reflections

• Encountering Christ in the Church’s Sacraments Monday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
• The Harvest is Plentiful Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
• First to Israel and Later to All Nations Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
• The Missionary Way of Life Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
• The Spirit will Speak through You Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
• Holy Humility and the Fear of the Lord Memorial of Saint Benedict, Abbot
• The Fruitful Word of God Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time