First Reading - Acts 1:1-11Second Reading - Hebrews 9:24-28,10:19-23Gospel - Luke 24:46-53
There is something deep within each of us that longs for home. Whether we admit it or not, we carry a yearning for a place where we are fully known, fully love…
FEAST OF THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARYFirst Reading - Romans 12:9-16Gospel - Luke 1:39-56
We’ve often heard the saying, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” These words are simple, but they carry a profound truth—true friendship, real l…
First Reading - Acts 18:9-18Gospel - John 16:20-23
Happiness is something we all seek, often in different ways and through various paths. It is the deep yearning of the human heart—a longing not just for pleasure, but for something lasting, fulfillin…
First Reading - Acts 18:1-8Gospel - John 16:16-20
Life often leaves us with more questions than answers. We encounter struggles, face delays, endure silence, and wrestle with pain. These moments, wrapped in mystery, test our endurance and shake our f…
First Reading - Acts 17:15, 22 - 18:1Gospel - John 16:12-15
There is something deeply mysterious and powerful about the words of Jesus. They are not just teachings to be admired or repeated—they are words that reveal the very heart of God. Yet these …
First Reading - Acts 16:22-34Gospel - John 16:5-11 Many times, it feels as though our faith journey is a solitary walk, filled with silent struggles and quiet questions. Yet the truth is, we are never alone. From the beginning, Jesus promised us a co…
Continue ReadingFirst Reading - Acts 16:11-15Gospel - John 15:26-16:4
Life is full of voices—some encourage, others confuse; some lead us toward truth, while others distract us from it. In this world of competing voices, the Christian journey is one of learning to l…
First Reading - Acts 15:1-2,22-29Second Reading - Apocalypse 21:10-14,22-23 Gospel - John 14:23-29
We all long for a sense of belonging—for a place where we are loved, accepted, and at peace. In today’s world, where we are constantly surrounded by no…
First Reading - Acts 16:1-10Gospel - John 15:18-21
The Christian life often unfolds amid tension and contrast. One of the most visible contrasts is between the values of the world and the values of the Gospel. Today’s readings invite us to remain roo…
First Reading - Acts 15:22-31Gospel - John 15:12-17
The readings today remind us that our Christian life is rooted in love—love that unites, liberates, and elevates us into friendship with Christ. In the first reading, we see the outcome of the Counci…
First Reading - Acts 15:7-21Gospel - John 15:9-11
The readings today present two key aspects of our Christian life: the liberating joy of God’s love and the responsibility to live that love in truth and simplicity. In the first reading, we continue th…
First Reading - Acts 15:1-6Gospel - John 15:1-8
The Christian life is a dynamic relationship with Christ—a life that must remain rooted in Him to bear fruit. Today’s readings remind us of two essential truths: our faith must remain connected to Chris…
First Reading - Acts 14:19-28Gospel - John 14:27-31
The journey of Christian life is not free from trials, sufferings, or discouragements. But in every challenge, God assures us of His peace and strengthens us to persevere. The readings of today invi…
First Reading - Acts 14:5-18Gospel - John 14:21-26
Faith is a journey of discovering God in our lives—through the varied situations, challenges, and blessings we encounter. The readings of today invite us to recognize the true God in our lives so tha…
First Reading - Acts 14:21-27 Second Reading - Apocalypse 21:1-5 Gospel - John 13:31-33,34-35
One of the deepest desires of every human heart is to live in a world renewed—free of pain, suffering, hatred, and division. Today’s readings bring this vis…
First Reading - Acts 16:11-15Gospel - John 15:26-16:4
The work of evangelization is not a personal achievement or the fruit of human eloquence. It is, above all, the work of the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings clearly present the Spirit as the true pro…
First Reading - Acts 13:26-33Gospel - John 14:1-6
Discouragement and disappointment are feelings common to us all. Whether from failure, unmet expectations, or uncertainty, we often find ourselves struggling to remain hopeful. Today’s readings offer …
First Reading - Acts 13:13-25Gospel - John 13:16-20
As imitators of Jesus, we are guided and sustained by the Scriptures. They reveal what God expects from us as disciples of Christ. The readings today call us to live a life shaped by God’s promises,…
FEAST OF ST. MATTHIASFirst Reading - Acts 1:15-17,20-26Gospel - John 15:9-17
Discipleship is a call that demands a response—a response not on our terms, but according to God's ways. The readings today urge us to reflect on how we respond to this …
First Reading - Acts 11:19-26Gospel - John 10:22-30
Faith can't remain static; it must either grow or diminish. The readings today invite us to open our hearts to the guidance of the Holy Spirit so that our faith may grow stronger. In the Gospel, …
First Reading - Acts 11:1-18Gospel - John 10:11-18
A true leader is one who leads with care, guides with wisdom, and protects with courage. This is the portrait we receive of Jesus today—the Good Shepherd who unites all people, protects his flock, an…
First Reading - Acts 13:14,43-52Second Reading - Apocalypse 7:9,14-17 Gospel - John 10:27-30
We all long for guidance, protection, and a sense of belonging. Today’s readings assure us that we are not alone on our journey—Jesus, the Good Shepherd, wal…