"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
There is a quiet fire in these words: “Tell among all the peoples the wonders of the Lord.” They remind us that faith was never meant to remain hidden in the heart like a secret we are afraid to speak of. When God has truly touched a life, something in that life begins to speak. … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Thursday, May 7th 2026 FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “My judgement is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 15:7-21) In those days: After there had been much debate, Peter rose and said to the apostles … Read more
There are few moments in human life more sobering than standing before death. Whether we are mourning a parent, a spouse, a child, a sibling, a friend, or a fellow believer, death has a way of stripping away illusion. It reminds us that life is fragile, that love is real, and that the human heart … Read more
In this Gospel, the Lord gives us one of the most beautiful and searching images in all of Sacred Scripture: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.” These words are simple enough for a child to grasp, and yet deep enough to occupy the prayer of the Church forever. They speak … Read more
There is a joy in these words that feels almost childlike in its simplicity: “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.” It is the joy of a heart that knows where it belongs. So much of life can leave us scattered. We carry worries, responsibilities, disappointments, and distractions. The world pulls the … Read more