"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
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
There is something vast and beautiful in this response: “Heaven and earth are full of your glory.” It lifts the heart beyond itself and reminds us that God’s presence is not small, hidden, or confined. His glory surrounds us on every side. The heavens speak of His greatness.The earth speaks of His wisdom.Creation itself becomes … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, May 13th 2026 SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER, YEAR A. THE MEMORIAL OF SAINT MARIA DOMINICA MAZARELLO, CO-FOUNDRESS OF THE SALESIAN SISTERS. FIRST READING “What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 17: 15, 22 – 18: 1) In those … Read more
In this Gospel, Jesus speaks to His disciples at a moment of deep emotional weight. He tells them that He is going away, and sorrow fills their hearts. They are not ready for this. They love Him, they have followed Him, and now the thought of His departure feels like loss. That human reaction is … Read more