"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is one of the great feasts of the Church, full of light, hope, and holy instruction. At first glance, the Ascension can seem like a moment of departure, as though Christ is leaving His disciples behind. But the Church has always understood it differently. The Ascension is not the … Read more
This Gospel brings us to one of the great summits of the New Testament. The risen Lord stands before His disciples and speaks words that are full of majesty, mission, and consolation. He does not speak as a teacher offering one last piece of advice. He speaks as the victorious Son, the One who has … Read more
Alleluia.Go and make disciples of all nations, says the Lord; I am with you always, to the close of the age.Alleluia. There is something both powerful and deeply comforting in these words of the Lord: “Go and make disciples of all nations… I am with you always, to the close of the age.” They are not only … Read more
There is something triumphant and deeply lifting in this response: “God has gone up with shouts of joy. The Lord goes up with trumpet blast.” It is full of victory, full of majesty, and full of holy joy. These words do not speak of a God who is absent, weak, or defeated. They proclaim the reign of … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Sunday, May 17th 2026 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A. SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD. FIRST READING “As they were looking on, he was lifted up.” The beginning of the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 1: 1 – 11) In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that … Read more