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.
Thursday, June 5, 2025 Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 We continue to reflect on Jesus’ prayer today. Jesus’ prayer shifts to all future believers who will come to accept the Gospel when disciples undertake evangelization at a future time. When Jesus prays for unity among the believers, he considers it as a reflection of his
