Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Acts 20: 17-27; Jn 17: 1-11a Today’s Gospel highlights Jesus praying for his own glorification, his disciples, and the future believers. Often known as the ‘High Priestly Prayer,’ this prayer shows Jesus faithfully accomplishing his mission on earth and now being ready to depart this world to ascend to his Father. […]
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
