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The Diocese of Asunción published the Gospel reading for Friday, 02 October 2026, which commemorates the Santos Ángeles Custodios.

The reading, from San Mateo 18, 1-5, 10, describes the disciples asking Jesus who is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. The text notes that Jesus placed a child among them and instructed his followers to become like children to enter the kingdom. Jesus stated that whoever receives a child in his name receives him, and warned against despising the small because their angels are always in the presence of the Father in heaven.

The publication includes a meditation suggesting that in a technological world, it is difficult to accept a spiritual realm that cannot be measured. It encourages people to view things with the eyes of the heart and to remain open to the divine help provided through the angeles custodios.

The Diocese of Asunción published the Gospel reading for Thursday, October 1, 2026.

The text features the Gospel according to San Lucas 10, 1-12, which describes the Lord appointing seventy-two followers to travel in pairs to prepare cities for his arrival. The passage includes instructions for the followers to travel without money, supplies, or extra footwear, and to offer peace to the houses they enter. The reading concludes with the message that the Kingdom of God is near.

The Bishop of Asunción spoke about building fraternity during the fourth day of the novena for Our Lady of Mercy in Lambaré.

During his homily, the bishop explained that true fraternity requires treating others as brothers and sisters rather than just feeling affection for them. He noted that Jesus established the standard for this love by approaching those who suffered, listening to the marginalized, and defending human dignity.

The bishop stated that giving one's life for others does not only mean dying for a friend, but can be practiced daily. He suggested that people live out this commandment by listening to those in need, caring for the sick, accompanying the elderly, educating children with patience, helping families, forgiving offenses, or sharing food.

The Diocese of Asunción published the Gospel reading for Saturday, September 19, 2026.

The text contains the Gospel according to San Lucas 8, 4-15, which features the parable of the sower. In the passage, Jesus describes seed falling on different types of ground, including the path, rocky places, thorns, and fertile soil. The reading includes Jesus' explanation to his disciples that the seed represents the Word of God. He describes how different people receive the word, ranging from those who lose it to the devil to those who allow life's worries and riches to choke it.

The Diocese of Asunción published the Gospel reading for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Dolores.

The reading, taken from the Gospel according to John 19, 25-27, describes Jesus speaking to his mother and the disciple he loved while standing near the cross. Jesus tells his mother that the disciple is her son and tells the disciple that Mary is his mother, after which the disciple receives her as his own.

The publication includes a meditation describing the cross as a symbol and source of salvation for those with faith. It notes that Mary accompanied Jesus through his suffering and death, remaining united to him on the path to human salvation.