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 […]
Friday, May 15, 2026 Acts 18: 9-18; Jn 16:20-23 Today’s Gospel highlights the transformation of grief into joy. In his farewell discourse, Jesus announces his departure, betrayal, persecution, and death and says that his disciples will weep and mourn. However, Jesus promises that their grief will turn into joy. How can we understand Jesus’ statement?
Thursday, May 14, 2026 Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle Acts 1: 15-17, 20-26; Jn 15: 9-17 Today we celebrate the feast of St. Matthias, apostle. It is an interesting detail that St. Matthias eventually became known as the ‘replacement apostle’ as he filled in the place of Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus. Why was
