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.”