Monday, May 18, 2026 Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16: 29-33 Today’s Gospel invites Jesus’ disciples to overcome the world just as he did. Jesus’ disciples confess that ‘Now we can see that you know all things…this makes us believe that you came from God.’ And Jesus asks, ‘Do you now believe?’ Jesus’ question has two meanings. […]
Sunday, May 17, 2026 Ascension of the Lord Acts 1: 1-11; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28: 16-20 Today Our Mother Church celebrates the feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Outwardly, ascension would mean Jesus’ departure from this world and ascent into Heaven. But it carries a deeper meaning as well. Ascension means Christ reuniting with
Saturday, May 16, 2026 Acts 18: 23-28; Jn 16: 23b-28 Today’s Gospel highlights praying in Jesus’ name. But what does it mean to pray in Jesus’ name? What does ‘praying in Jesus’ name’ entail? There are at least three important aspects to ‘praying in Jesus’ name.’ At first, praying in Jesus’ name means entering into
