see more related commentary: vengeance (2) in the Lost in Translation archives

listen to the readings: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offers a podcast of the readings for Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This can be useful for lectors wishing to hear the correct pronunciation of biblical terms as well as for Catholics who simply want to listen to the readings.

The Pope’s prayer intention in September 2026:
for the care of water

Each month, Catholics support the leader of the universal Church through Pope Leo XIV’s Worldwide Prayer Network. This September the Holy Father will be praying for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource. The Pope is especially concerned that everyone have equal access to water.

Every Turning to God’s Word Bible study carries an imprimatur
Turning to God’s Word Catholic Bible studies are based on principles of lectio divina and are designed to enrich understanding of the Christian faith. The Gospel According to Mark: A Look at the Son of God, was granted an imprimatur on July 12, 2026, from the Most Reverend William M. Joensen, Ph.D., bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines. The Very Reverend Trevor M. Chicoine, VE, STL, granted the nihil obstat. Future Turning to God’s Word studies will be submitted to Bishop Joensen and Father Chicoine.