Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

Today, the Church celebrates two great pillars of our faith: Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Though very different in background and temperament—Peter, the humble fisherman, and Paul, the learned Pharisee—they were united in one mis sion: to proclaim Christ to the world.

Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Most Holy Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Gospel presents Jesus feeding a vast crowd with five loaves and two fish—a miracle that prefigures the Eucharist. He takes, blesses, breaks, and gives, and all are satisfied. This pattern— taking, blessing, breaking, giving—is at the heart of every Mass.

Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

Today we celebrate the great mystery at the heart of our faith: the Most Holy Trinity—one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is not just a theological concept, but a living reality that shapes how we know God and how we are called to live.

Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

In the First Reading (Acts 2:1–11), people from every nation hear the apostles speaking in their own languages. This reminds us that the Holy Spirit brings unity in diversity. The Spirit doesn’t erase our differences—He works through them to build communion.

In the Gospel (John 20:19–23), Jesus breathes on the disciples and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Along with this gift comes a mission: to forgive, to bring peace, and to proclaim the Good News.

Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

Today we celebrate the glorious Ascension of our Lord into heaven — not His departure, but His exaltation. As we hear in Luke’s Gospel, Jesus, having fulfilled the Scriptures through His passion and resurrection, blesses His dis ciples and is taken up into heaven. And what do the disciples do? They return to Jerusalem with great joy.

Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us a beautiful promise: if we love Him and keep His word, God will come and dwell with us. Imagine that—God making His home in our hearts. This is not a distant God, but one who desires to live close to us, to guide us with His peace.

Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives His disciples a new commandment: “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”

This is not just a general encouragement to be kind—it’s a call to a deeper, self-giving love, modeled on Jesus’ own sacrificial love.

Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

Today, on this Fourth Sunday of Easter, we hear one of the most comforting images in all of Scripture—Jesus, the Good Shepherd. He says: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”

In a world filled with noise, confusion, and countless voices calling for our attention, Jesus reminds us that we belong to Him. He knows us personally, and when we listen, we can recognize His voice—one that speaks peace, truth, and love.

Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

Today’s Gospel brings us to the shores of the Sea of Tiberias, where the Risen Christ meets His disciples once again. After a long night of fishing without success, Jesus appears and directs them to cast their nets differently—and they are overwhelmed with a great catch.

This moment reminds us: when we listen to the voice of Christ, even in our tiredness and failures, He brings fruitfulness.

But even more moving is what happens next. Around a simple breakfast, Jesus turns to Peter and asks three times: “Do you love me?” Each time Peter says yes, and each time Jesus entrusts him with a mission: “Feed my sheep.”

Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

Today, on this 2nd Sunday of Easter—Divine Mercy Sunday—we are reminded of the depth of God’s love and forgiveness. In the Gospel (John 20:19-31), we see the Risen Christ appearing to His disciples, offering them peace and breathing the Holy Spirit upon them, giving them the power to forgive sins.

This is the heart of Divine Mercy: that even in our weakness, Christ meets us with peace, not condemnation.

Dear Fellow Disciples, Peace.

Today is the greatest day in our faith—Jesus is risen! The tomb is empty. Death is defeated. Love has won.

The disciples came to the tomb expecting to find a body, but instead they found a surprise—a new beginning. At first, they were confused. But slowly, joy broke through. That same joy is offered to us today.

Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

Today we begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday, a day of striking contrast. We start by waving palms and shouting “Hosanna!” welcoming Jesus as King. But not long after, we listen to the Passion narrative, and we hear another cry: “Crucify Him!”

How quickly the crowds turned. How quickly hearts can shift—from praise to rejection, from loyalty to betrayal. It’s easy to judge them, but if we’re honest, we see ourselves in them. We, too, can welcome Jesus when life is going well, but struggle to stay with Him in the trials.

In today’s Gospel, we encounter a powerful moment of mercy. The scribes and Pharisees bring a woman caught in adultery before Jesus, hoping to trap Him with the Law of Moses. But instead of condemning her, Jesus responds with wisdom and compassion: “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” One by one, they leave, and Jesus says to the woman, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.”