"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
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
In this Gospel, the Lord speaks to His disciples with a tenderness that is at once intimate and demanding. He is preparing them for His departure, but He does not leave them with fear. Instead, He draws them deeper into the mystery of love, obedience, and divine indwelling. His words are not merely instruction; they … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, May 4th 2026 MONDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “We bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 14: 5 – 18) In those days: When an attempt was made … Read more