"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
There are moments in the Gospel when the words of Christ seem to fall upon the soul like balm. This passage is one of them. The Lord speaks to His disciples at a moment of uncertainty. He knows their hearts are troubled, even before they can fully name their fear. He knows that the Cross … Read more
There is something deeply peaceful in this prayer: “May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord.” It is the prayer of a heart that knows two things at once, its own need, and God’s goodness. It does not speak with pride. It does not claim strength or merit. It … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Sunday, May 3rd 2026 FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “They picked out seven men full of the Holy Spirit.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 6: 1-7) In these days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected … Read more
There is something breathtaking in these words: “All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.” They carry the sense that God’s saving work is too great to remain hidden, too powerful to be kept within one people, one place, or one moment in history. This is not a private mercy. … Read more
In this Gospel, the Lord Jesus leads His disciples into one of the deepest mysteries of our faith: the mystery of His union with the Father. The conversation begins with a desire that is profoundly human and profoundly religious. Philip says, “Lord, show us the Father, and we shall be satisfied.” In those few words, … Read more