Acts 1:1-11 | Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 | Ephesians 1:17-23 | Luke 24:46-53

​Today marks the 40th day since Easter, and we’re getting closer to the high point of the Easter story and God’s plan to save us. So, what does Jesus’ Ascension mean for us? First, it helps us see things in light of our mission as Christians. Second, it encourages us to pray for wisdom and deeper understanding. And lastly, it reminds us that we have a mission—to continue God’s work here on earth.

Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 | Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 | Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 | John 14:23-29

​It's already the sixth Sunday of Easter, and we’re still soaking in the beauty of the season—following the early Church’s growth in Acts, catching glimpses of heaven in Revelation, and finding comfort in Jesus’ words to the Apostles in the upper room, as told in the Gospel of John.

Acts 13:14, 43-52 | Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5 | Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 | John 10:27-30

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On this beautiful Fourth Sunday of Easter, the readings from the Acts of the Apostles, the Book of Revelation, and the Gospel of John lead us to the heart of Christ, the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep, calls them by name, and promises them eternal life. As we reflect on the peace and protection that come from listening to His voice and staying close to Him, let us also turn our hearts to three mothers who nurture us in different ways: our earthly mothers, our beloved motherland, and our Holy Mother Church. Today is not only a celebration of God’s tender care—it is also a chance to honor, love, and pray for those who have mothered us in body, spirit, and nation. May our hearts be open to hear the Shepherd's voice and to give thanks for the mothers who echo His love.

Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 | Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 | Revelation 5:11-14 | John 21:1-14

​The readings this Sunday share one important message: we are called to be faithful followers of the Risen Jesus and to honor Him through the way we live. From the time of the early Church, to the glory of heaven, and even by the peaceful shores of Galilee, we see the same call—respond to the Resurrection not just through words, but through brave obedience, sincere worship, and renewed love.