Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities

May 18, 2026

Study, Pray, Serve: Pentecost

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Let’s explore some of the main themes for the Mass During the Day of Pentecost.

1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11

Gathered together, the disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit and begin to speak in different languages.
People from many different languages hear them speaking in their native tongue of the mighty acts of God.

Psalm – 104:1,24,29-30,31,34

“Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.”
God’s Spirit creates and renews the earth with life and glory.

2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13

There are different gifts, forms, and workings of the Holy Spirit given uniquely to each person.
As a body is one through many parts, all the parts of the body are one.
In Christ we are united in the Spirit into one body, whether Jew or Greek, slave or free person.

Gospel – John 20:19-23

Although the doors are locked, Jesus appears to the disciples and says, “Peace be with you.”
The Lord breathes on them saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”

Mass Readings – Pentecost (#63)

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May 17, 2026

The Ascension of the Lord

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

The Ascension of the Lord reveals how God invites us to stretch and grow as we face new challenges, even as we look to the Lord for the strength, guidance, and support we require.

Mass Readings – The Ascension of the Lord (#58)

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May 14, 2026

Daily Mass: The example of St. Matthias. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

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St. Matthias, one of the original disciples who was with Jesus from the beginning, is chosen to take the place vacated by Judas Iscariot.

Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle (#564)

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St. Matthias, pray for us!

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May 11, 2026

Study, Pray, Serve: The Ascension of the Lord

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Here are some of the main themes that we find on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord.

1st Reading – Acts 1:1-11

The prologue (v. 1-5) serves as a transition between the Gospel of Luke and Acts, and introduces the coming of the Holy Spirit.
The Lord then ascends into the sky, having promised the disciples the power of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm – 47:2-3,6-9

“God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.”
All people rejoice and give praise to God, the Most High and great king, who reigns over all the nations.

2nd Reading – Ephesians 1:17-23

Christ, seated in glory at the right hand of the Father in heaven, reigns over all creation.
As his disciples, we pray for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, that our hearts will be enlightened as we follow Christ.

Gospel – Matthew 28:16-20

The Risen Lord greets the Eleven in Galilee; even though they have doubts, they worship Jesus.
Christ gives them the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Mass Readings – Ascension of the Lord (#58)

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