Before the Gospel of today in John 21:15-19, Jesus had breakfast with Peter, where he tasked Peter to tend his lambs and ‘feed his sheep’ (cf John 21:16-17). He then informed him of the type of death that would befall him, as we see in today’s Gospel. THE BELOVED DISCIPLE…
“Do you love me more than these?” A very personal question by Jesus that goes deep into the heart of Peter to the extent that he finally answered, ‘Lord, you know everything’. ‘Lord, you know everything’ is the spiritual stage in one’s life where the ‘I’ dies and the ‘Lord’…
Supper: before the Feast of the Passover, that night was unlike any other. I look back to the time as if it took place in another lifetime. It was the beginning of a time of such intensity that it burned into my memory forever. We celebrated the Passover together, following Our…
In today’s First Reading, Scripture reaffirms that our Lord Jesus Christ established a visible Church, founded on the visible leadership of his apostles (Eph. 2:19-22); and that the apostles and their successors had—and have—God-given authority to watch over the flock, making sure they are not seduced by doctrinal error. Episkopoi…
Today’s readings present us not one, but two farewell speeches. The apostle Paul is concerned with finishing his course faithfully with the remaining time he has on earth. In the Gospel of John, we tune into God the Son praying to God the Father. This is Jesus’ high priestly prayer…
Yesterday we celebrated the Ascension of our Lord. For the last week, we have heard messages of the coming of the Holy Spirit, encouragement of acceptance, hope, the prophecy of hardship, and the promise that hardship shall not have victory. Peace in Christ Today’s Gospel reading, yet again, reminds us…
Many countries, including the Vatican City, celebrated the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord last Thursday. Other countries, due to pastoral reasons or convenience, are celebrating the Solemnity of Ascension today, which is supposed to be the Seventh Sunday of Easter, of course, approved by the church’s liturgical calendar.…
As we approach the conclusion of the Easter season, the daily scriptures during this time shift our focus from the initial awe of the Resurrection to the practical realities of building a living Church Community. Today’s First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 18:23-28) offers us a beautiful…
In today’s Gospel, Jesus does not simply say that sorrow will be replaced by joy, but that sorrow will turn into joy (John 16: 20). He uses the raw image of childbirth. The very source of the mother’s intense pain becomes the direct mechanism that ushers in her ultimate happiness.…
Matthias’ Example of Humility and Trust. Saint Matthias, the Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot among the Twelve Apostles, stands as an example of faith, obedience, and readiness to serve. His story, though brief in the New Testament, carries significant lessons for believers. One notable aspect of Saint Matthias’ life…