Sixth Sunday of Easter

Year of the Family "Amoris Laetitia The Joy of Love"

In other years: Saint Rita of Cascia, Patron Saint of Impossible or Lost Causes (1377-1437); Saint Joachina de Vedruna de Mas (1783-1854) 

Readings of the Day

Rule of Saint Benedict: Ch 4:63-78 The Tools for Good Works

Mass: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Resp Ps 67; Rev 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29

May God let His face shine upon us.

MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE,

PRAY FOR US.

Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.

(Jn 14:27)

Place your hope in God alone ... Never lose hope in God's mercy.

(Rule of Saint Benedict, 4:41,74)

Some faithful readers may have read this: "Christ's promise at the Last Supper -'Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father and I will our dwelling with Him' - is all that we need to be happy" (Magnificat, May 2022, p. 329). It is all we need. With that in mind and heart we turn to Paul and Barnabas, much loved by the church in Jerusalem, who dedicated their lives to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 15:26). It may be a good day to reflect on our dedication to the name of Jesus. A song comes to mind, "At the Name of Jesus". At the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, every tongue confess Him, King of glory now. Jesus is Lord, King of glory now! It could be a matter of rededicating our lives, in one way or another to the name of Jesus. We are meant to keep His word and proclaim His name in word and deed so as to sing with the psalmist, May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you (Ps 67). Jesus gives us His peace (Jn 14:27). In this, He is the strength and comfort we need to keep us going. Without Him, we do nothing (Jn 15:5). 

Jesus, brightness of eternal light,

Jesus, God of peace,

have mercy on us.

SAINT RITA OF CASCIA,

SAINT JOACHINA DE VEDRUNA DE MAS,

PRAY FOR US.

Today's photo: This beauty is fitting for a Sunday. Another delight found in our midst. May the peoples praise you, O God.

© Gertrude Feick 2022