Thursday, May 22, 2025 Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11 Today’s Gospel invites us to abide in the love of Jesus by following his commandments. Jesus structures his statements in such a way that they follow a logical progression. Jesus assures us that he loves us just as the Father loves him. However, remaining in his love […]
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 Today’s Gospel highlights our oneness with Jesus as something integral for fruitfulness. Jesus makes use of the metaphor of the vine and branches to indicate the relationship between himself, the Father, and his disciples. The Gospel text is dominated by three words: vinedresser, vine, and branches. Each
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a Today’s Gospel highlights the meaning of peace that Jesus promises his disciples. However, the promise of Jesus carries a clarification. The peace of Christ is not the same as worldly peace. It is different. Followed by this clarification, Jesus also utters words of comfort to strengthen them
