The Memorial of Saint Henry

Today's readings explore the gap between outward religious practice and the genuine commitment God actually desires. Isaiah delivers a striking challenge about hollow ritual, while the Gospel pushes even deeper, asking what it truly means to follow Christ when the cost becomes personal. On the feast of Saint Henry, a ruler who sought to align his earthly power with that deeper faithfulness, these words carry particular weight. Today's Readings: • First Reading: Isaiah 1:10-17 • Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23 • Gospel: Matthew 10:34-11:1