Today the Church celebrates the great feast of Pentecost — the day the frightened disciples became courageous witnesses through the power of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is often called the “birthday of the Church,” because it was on this day that the Church received the divine strength to continue the mission of Jesus Christ in the world.
Today, Holy Mother Church celebrates the glorious Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ into heaven, forty days after His Resurrection.
The Church gently reminds us today that we are standing at the threshold of a great mystery—the Ascension of our Lord is near. The question before us is simple but urgent: Are we truly preparing?
The Word of God today reminds us of a powerful truth: “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation” (1 Peter 2:9). This is not just a title—it is a calling. God, in His love, has intentionally chosen every one of us, not because of our merit, but because of His mercy. His plan of salvation is not limited; it is universal. Yet, it becomes effective only when we accept it.
This Fourth Sunday of Easter, often called Good Shepherd Sunday, draws our hearts into one of the most tender and powerful images in all of Scripture—Christ as the Shepherd who knows, calls, leads, and lays down His life for His sheep. It is not merely a comforting image; it is a summons. A summons to relationship, to trust, and above all, to vocation.
Today the Word of God confronts us with a powerful question: Can we truly live with the same fire, courage, and joy as Peter and the disciples on the road to Emmaus?
Today the Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday, a feast that reminds us that God’s mercy is greater than every sin. Through the revelations given to Saint Faustina Kowalska , Jesus invited the world to trust in His mercy and allow that mercy to flow into our lives for the salvation of souls.
Today, we begin the most sacred week in the life of the Church. On this day, our Lord Jesus Christ enters Jerusalem in a joyful and triumphant way. The people wave palms, spread their cloaks on the road, and shout with great excitement, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” The whole city echoes with praise and celebration.
As we approach the end of our Lenten journey, today’s readings offer us a powerful message of hope, liberation, and new life . Lent is not simply a season of sacrifice; it is a journey from death to life, from bondage to freedom .
In the Gospel of John, Jesus encounters the Samaritan woman at the well and declares: “The hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.”
