"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Kevin Ndege 
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
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, May 12th 2026 SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER, YEAR A. FIRST READING “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 16: 22 – 34) In those days: The crowd of Philippians joined in attacking Paul and Silas; … Read more
In this Gospel, the Lord Jesus speaks with a kind of clarity that is both consoling and sobering. He does not hide from His disciples what lies ahead. He does not offer them a false peace built on easy promises. He prepares them for the truth: they will be sent, they will be opposed, they … Read more
Alleluia.The Spirit of truth will bear witness to me, says the Lord; and you also are witnessesAlleluia. There is something both comforting and challenging in these words: “The Spirit of truth will bear witness to me… and you also are witnesses.” They remind us that the work of making Christ known does not begin with … Read more
There is something deeply comforting in these words: “The Lord takes delight in his people.” They remind us that God does not look upon His people as a burden, nor does He stay at a distance from them with coldness. He delights in them. That truth can soften the heart. So many people carry an … Read more