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
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Today’s Gospel invites us to reflect on Jesus’ prayer for his disciples’ protection, unity, mission, and sanctification in truth. 1. Jesus’ prayer for the protection of his disciples highlights God’s care for humanity. The fact that Christians are ‘in the world without belonging to it’ underscores the
