Sunday, June 8, 2025 Feast of Pentecost Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23 The feast of Pentecost celebrates the birth of the Church. The descent of the Holy Spirit, the believing community speaking in tongues, and the large crowd hearing what was spoken in ‘his own language’ highlight the unity, universality, and inclusivity […]
Saturday, June 7, 2025 Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 Today’s Gospel highlights the individualized nature of Christian vocation. When Peter asks Jesus regarding John, ‘Lord, what about him?’ Jesus redirects him to look into himself and examine the quality of his response to ‘his’ vocation. Peter’s question and Jesus’ answer fall into several layers that
Friday, June 6, 2025 Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Today’s Gospel highlights that the forgiveness of God is greater than human shortcomings. The Gospel wherein Jesus makes Peter declare his love thrice is often read from the angle of correction or punishment. Does Jesus make Peter feel guilty about his mistake? I do not think so.
