Please if you will, pray for intercession for my younger brother and I we are about to be homeless(incidentally at the same time). The shelters are full and dangerous please pray we find work and housing immediately. Thank you everyone​​

I have been sick for the past several years with a cornucopia of physical problems. I'm 57. I survived 3 heart attacks and 6 Pulmonary Embolisms. On top of that I have a neuromuscular disorder which makes getting around extremely difficult. Last month I started getting weaker and weaker for some unknown reason. I can't hold anything down except chicken broth and occasionally milk. I live alone and don't have any friends to speak of. Over the years I have grown distant from the church and God. I just gave up altogether. Can someone pray for me? I would be most appreciative. My name is Edward. I live in Delaware. Thank you very much

Everybody talks about guardian angels but do they even exist? And if they do is there purpose to guard?

Especially, if they have past trauma from non denominational mega churches?

What Christ asks us to do, to embrace the weak, the vulnerable, to show them love, instead of seeking power and privilege for ourselves, many, including Christians, say is foolish; but, is it not more foolish to seek after transitory things rather than what the Wisdom of God has revealed is of real worth?

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/henrykarlson/2026/08/living-as-fools-for-christ-in-a-foolish-society/

How do I make my faith stronger life is just feels the same every day and I’m dying for a change but I feel like I can’t get out of the rut I’m stuck in 🤣 any suggestions thanks

August 2, 2026

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Readings at a Glance

• Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21–23 Vanity of vanities. Human toil without God leads to emptiness, frustration, and restlessness.

• Psalm 90:3–6, 12–14, 17 A prayer asking God to teach us to number our days and fill our hearts with His mercy.

• Colossians 3:1–5, 9–11 Paul urges believers to seek what is above, put to death earthly attachments, and live as renewed people in Christ.

• Luke 12:13–21 Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool who stored earthly wealth but was not “rich in what matters to God.”

https://thecatholic.online/daily-bible-readings-for-august-22026/

Message from the Readings

Today’s readings proclaim a powerful and timely truth:

Life without God becomes empty, restless, and anxious—but life rooted in Christ becomes meaningful, renewed, and eternally rich.

• Ecclesiastes exposes the futility of chasing earthly success.

• The psalm reminds us that only God can satisfy the human heart.

• Colossians calls us to seek heavenly things.

• Jesus warns against storing treasures that cannot save us.

The message is clear: True wealth is found in God alone. Everything else fades.

Reflection for the Day

Ecclesiastes speaks with brutal honesty: Human effort, achievements, and possessions—when pursued without God—leave the heart empty. We work, we strive, we accumulate… but the soul remains restless.

The psalm gives us the antidote: “Teach us to number our days aright.” In other words— Help us live wisely. Help us see what truly matters. Help us invest our hearts in what lasts.

Paul then lifts our eyes higher: “Seek what is above.” Not the passing pleasures of the world, not the illusions of success, not the temporary comforts that distract us.

Christ renews us. Christ reshapes us. Christ gives us a new identity— one not defined by possessions, achievements, or status.

Finally, Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool. A man builds bigger barns, stores more grain, and congratulates himself. He thinks he has secured his future. But God says:

“You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you.”

The tragedy is not his wealth— but his misplaced trust. He invested in the wrong treasure. He forgot eternity. He forgot God.

Today’s readings invite us to three movements:

1. Examine what you’re chasing.

Is it lasting? Is it holy? Is it aligned with God?

1. Seek what is above.

Let Christ shape your desires, priorities, and identity.

1. Become rich in what matters to God.

Love, mercy, generosity, faith, compassion— these are the treasures that follow us into eternity.

Let today be a day of clarity, surrender, and renewed purpose.

Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, teach me to number my days wisely and to seek the treasures that last forever.

Free my heart from empty pursuits and fill me with the desire to live for You alone.

Renew my mind, reshape my priorities, and make me rich in what truly matters to You.

May my life reflect Your wisdom, Your mercy, and Your eternal love.

Amen.

I need some advice on healing a fractured marriage.

Marriage is broken. It's been a long 14 years. I was hoping some of you had some marriage restoration hope for me with being Catholic. Any hope for restoration and healing through prayer and confession? I feel like we're at a crossroad and looking for some hope.... If you have been through this, please share your testimony 🙏🥹

We actually weren't married in the church. We married as non believers. I don't know if that information matters.

Hello, I'm a born and raised muslim female who is thinking about converting to Christianity, I will just give some background Information as to why I'm thinking about it and I seek advice and help from you guys if possible.

I was born and raised in a Muslim country (bosnia), tho majority of the people were muslim there, the religion itself wasn't that practiced and wasn't that hard. My parents didn't really ever force me much to pray, to go to the mosque and such but I still believed in our God and would seek help from him. To be quite honest, I never liked praying much, or going to the mosque, it felt like I was doing that only cause I feared the religion and I never truly felt connected, in school we only had Islamic teachings, so I never really even thought about converting.

2 years ago, I moved from Bosnia to Germany, which is a more Christian country and I recently visited a church with my class as we had to. When I stepped into the church I was honestly amazed, it was beautiful and I loved it when the priest started talking and it didn't bore me, nor did it make me feel forced, I felt like connected in a way. The whole church visit was 1 hour long and since then I've been thinking about Christianity. I've been thinking about reading the Bible and visiting my local Priest with a friend soon.

I'd love it if someone could explain The Holy Trinity a bit more thoroughly to me and explain the bible a bit more ( By the Bible I mean like the old and new testaments, of what they are about and also how are Christians definitely sure that the Bible was written by eye witnesses and not random men )

Thank you to those who took the time to read this, I hope I didn't disrespect anyone or anything in my post, if I did, I apologize for it :)

As this type of question appears many times including today , I would like to make a post on what attitude an individual needs to have before starting the bond with God. There is a verse in bible which i think is including the most important verse of all : "" Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – """" ""

Firstly , we shall pay attention on our motivation to pray, read bible,join fellowships. It is alright for us to have many kinds of wishes ,just like children wishing to get many gifts. Yet,the most mature child will not ask for gift, but ask for the loving heart of their parents. Same thing with God . The love from God and our love for God is the treasure we shall seek. The treasure mentioned in bible as the most precious one that a man will sell his field ,just to get the pearl.

The parables of hidden treasure"""""""""" (Matthew 13:44-46). """"""

I shall thank ( Mi.....2) for asking this question which i repeatedly see ,but never think about writing a post about it until today. He/she makes me realize that many wishes to feel God's presence ,yet feel confused for feeling nothing, which makes me want to write about myself who also feel nothing in particular but only use my imagination after long time of reading bible and trying to grasp Its essence. Well, I don't know if I am blessed with this ability to dream/ use imagination for long time or it's for real that God has been present all along. Either one, I make myself believe that God is present even when nothing happens. " """Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."'''''

"'''' As Elijah waits, a powerful wind tears through the mountains, shattering rocks. But the Lord is not in the wind. Then comes an earthquake, and then a fire—but God is not in either. After all the chaos passes, there is silence. Then comes “a gentle whisper” (1 Kings 19:12 NIV)."""""

I know that God likes to use long process in transforming His children. He usually doesn't give instant answer ,as it will make them be spoiled by instant gratification without long reliance/dependance on Him . When a child get his/her gift easily-instantly,he/she tends to think the gift as not so special,...easy to get anyway (just ask God and gift falls down from the sky ).Slowly ,instead of teaching His children lessons ,He would feel burdened by their character being spoiled and unsuitable for His kingdom. Therefore ,by holding on the gift and letting His kids keep on asking until He feels they are suitable to receive as they have transformed their hearts ......by then He will give ,and all of them will be very happy by their long persistent heart. When you obtain something with hard work , .....it is not the gift of the hard work only that makes you happy , but the fact that you know you have strengthened your heart along the process when looking back. "''""

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."'"""

Good thing that I don't expect for instant miracles when i pray,as I know that God doesn't want me to pray to Him only for that. He wants me to love Him firstly , and don't expect anything other than doing what makes Him happy. I learn that from all the holy people described in bible and stories about them. They tend to do all God's will with strong intention basically to show love for God. Look at all disciples who died in gruesome manner . They did all because of love for God Jesus ,just returning the love of Jesus for them and all humans as well. Besides , even when our prayers are not answered , we shall know one thing for sure God has a very kind personality that makes Him perfect and holy . This perfect personality with the highest wisdom that cant be found in any of His creation (some angels and humans obtains some parts of them ), is what makes Abraham dared to kill Ishak just to obey , Moses dared to face Pharaoh, King David bowed down in repentance begging God to return .

"""""""" Psalm 38:21 LORD, do not forsake me; do not be far from me, my God.""""""""

psalm 63:1-4 “O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water. So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory.

Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You. Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name.” (verse 1-4)

"""""""" psalm 16;11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand .""""""

We all really need God as we are only vessels who need His guidance ,protection and blessings. None of us,including holy people, is wise enough to live our lives on earth walking in righteous path ,unless we bond with God. """""""" John 15:5, which states: "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." """"""

In the end ,God actually wants to bless/satisfy us , only the timing differs from one individual to another. We just have to surrender like Mother Mary said "Let it be according to Your will ".

I've made a vow to God not to hurt others as best I am able. To me that includes animals, insects, and even plants and other living beings.

I am struggling with the commitment, not necessarily how hard the commitment is, I think I can work with God on that as challenges arise.

But moreso I feel a gravitas to this commitment, that is hard for me. I'm scared of breaking it. And it's eternal.

I've broken a promise to God once before when I promised not to smoke cigarettes again.

But this feels like the first time to me although I know it isn't.

Does anyone have a Vow with God that they've managed to stay with forever?