"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, May 6th 2026 FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “They were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 15:1-6) In those days: Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brethren, “Unless … Read more
There is something quietly beautiful in this response: “Your friends make known, O Lord, the glory of your reign.” It tells us that the glory of God is not only proclaimed by angels in heaven or by the vastness of creation, it is also made known through the lives of those who love Him. To … Read more
In this Gospel, the Lord speaks to His disciples on the eve of His Passion. These are not casual words. They come from the heart of the One who knows what is about to unfold. He knows betrayal is near. He knows suffering is near. He knows the Cross stands before Him. And yet what … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, May 5th 2026 TUESDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “They gathered the Church together and declared all that God had done with them.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 14: 19 – 28) In those days: Jews came [to Lystra] from Antioch and Iconium; … Read more
There is something deeply purifying in this response: “Not to us, O Lord, but to your name give the glory.” It pulls the heart away from itself and places it where it truly belongs, before God. So much of human weakness begins with the desire to be seen, praised, and remembered. We want credit. We … Read more