† God is Love. Love everyone as you love yourself.
There’s a kind of tension running through this Gospel that feels very familiar. People gather around Jesus and ask what seems like a straightforward question:“If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” On the surface, it sounds sincere. But Jesus’ response reveals something deeper: the issue isn’t that He hasn’t spoken clearly, it’s that they … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, April 28th 2026 TUESDAY, FOURTH WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “They spoke to the Greeks also, preaching the Lord Jesus.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 11:19-26) In those days: Those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia … Read more
There are some words in the Gospel that don’t just teach, they reveal something about the very heart of God. This is one of them: “The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” If we rush past it, it sounds familiar. Almost comforting in a general way. But if we slow down and … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, April 27th 2026 MONDAY, FOURTH WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “Then to the Gentiles also, God has granted repentance unto life.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 11: 1-18) In those days: The apostles and the brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received … Read more
There’s something simple about this Gospel on John 10:1 – 10, the more you sit with it, the deeper it becomes. “I am the door of the sheep.” Not the guide. Not just the teacher. The door. At first, it almost sounds like a strange image. Why would Jesus describe Himself that way? But if … Read more