"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
There is something deeply beautiful in this response: “The Lord made them sit with the princes of his people.” It reminds us that God is not indifferent to the lowly. He sees those the world overlooks, and He is able to raise them up in a way no human power can. This is the way … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Thursday, May 14th 2026 SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER, YEAR A. THE FEAST OF SAINT MATTHIAS, APOSTLE FIRST READING “The lot fell on Matthias, and he was enrolled with the eleven apostles.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 1: 15 — 17, 20 — 26) In those days Peter … Read more
Today, in the Catholic calendar, we remember Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello, a woman of deep faith, simple humility, and remarkable spiritual strength. Though she never sought attention, her life became a shining witness to what God can do through a soul that is completely given to Him. For anyone searching to understand Saint Maria Dominica … Read more
In this Gospel, Jesus speaks with remarkable tenderness and patience. He says to His disciples, “I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.” That one line alone reveals so much about the heart of the Lord. Jesus is truth itself, yet He does not overwhelm. He knows the … Read more
Alleluia.”I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Counsellor, to be with you forever”Alleluia. There is something deeply reassuring in these words of Jesus: “I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Counsellor, to be with you forever.” They were spoken to hearts already beginning to feel the weight … Read more