"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
There is something very human in this Gospel, something that feels uncomfortably familiar. Jesus has risen. The greatest event in history has already taken place. Death has been conquered. Hope has been restored. And yet, when the news reaches the disciples, their response is not immediate joy or faith. It is disbelief. Mary Magdalene comes … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Easter Saturday, April 11th 2026 SATURDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER FIRST READING “We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 4:13-21) In those days: When the rulers and elders and scribes saw the boldness of Peter and John, and … Read more
There is something quietly powerful about this Gospel. It does not begin with miracles or crowds or preaching, but with tired men going back to what they know. After everything they had witnessed, the Passion, the Resurrection, the disciples return to fishing. It almost feels ordinary… even a little empty. And perhaps that is the … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Easter Friday, April 10th 2026 FRIDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER FIRST READING “There is no other name by which we must be saved.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 4: 1 – 12) In those days: As Peter and John were speaking to the people, [after the … Read more
A Clear and Honest Explanation If you are exploring the Catholic faith, one question often comes up early: Do you need to be baptized again to become Catholic? Many people ask this because they have already been baptized in another Christian church. Others simply want to understand what the Catholic Church expects. Let’s walk through … Read more