"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
This Gospel allows us to listen to one of the most sacred prayers in all of Scripture: Jesus speaking to the Father. Before His Passion, He lifts His eyes to heaven. He does not begin with fear or complaint, but with trust. That alone teaches us something important — when the hour of trial comes, … Read more
There is something vast and beautiful in this response: “You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God.” It is a call for more than private devotion. It is a summons to the whole world. The psalm does not invite only one people, one nation, or one small corner of the earth to praise the Lord. … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, May 19th 2026. SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER YEAR A. FIRST READING I have accomplished my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 20: 17 – 27) In those days: From Miletus Paul went to Ephesus and called … Read more
This Gospel speaks with unusual honesty. Jesus does not comfort His disciples by pretending that suffering will not come. He does not tell them that faith will remove every trial, nor does He suggest that love for Him will spare them from fear, weakness, or confusion. Instead, He tells them the truth plainly and because … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, May 18th 2026 SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER, YEAR A. FIRST READING “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 19: 1 – 8) While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus. There he … Read more