Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples ahead of Him, two by two, into every town and place He intended to visit. This mission is not reserved to the Twelve—it is an invitation to a broader group of believers, a clear sign that discipleship is not for a few, but for all. Jesus doesn’t send them with wealth, weapons, or great prestige. He sends them with trust, with the Gospel, and with peace. “Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals…”

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.