Gospel: April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026 (Monday)

3rd Week of Easter

Psalter: Week 3 (White)

Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30

Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord.

1st Reading: Acts 6:8-15

Gospel: John 6:22-29

Next day, the people, who had stayed on the other side, realized that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus

had not entered it with his disciples; but rather, the disciples had gone away alone. Other boats from Tiberias landed near the place where all these people had eaten the bread. When they saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus.

When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, “Master, when did you come here?” Jesus answered, “Truly, I say to you, you look for me, not because of the signs which you have seen, but because you ate bread and were satisfied. Work then, not for perishable food, but for the lasting food which gives eternal life. The Son of Man will give it to you, for he is the one on whom the Father has put his mark.”

Then the Jews asked him, “What shall we do? What are the works that God wants us to do?” And Jesus answered them, “The work God wants is this: that you believe in the One whom God has sent.”

Reflection:

True work for God begins with faith.

After the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, the crowd seeks Jesus, curious about his identity and work. When they ask him what they must do to perform God’s works, Jesus replies, “The work God desires is this: that you believe in the One whom God has sent.” With this, Jesus reveals that the foundation of our relationship with God is faith in him, the Son sent to bring salvation and reveal the Father’s love.

For Christians today, this passage presents a profound challenge to realign our priorities. In a world driven by achievement and outward displays of success, Jesus reminds us that true work for God begins not with our actions but with faith—trusting in his person, promises, and divine mission. Believing in Jesus means dedicating our lives to him, allowing his love to transform our hearts and guide our actions.

This reflection also encourages us to avoid reducing faith to mere rituals or achievements, instead fostering a relationship with Christ that produces genuine love, service, and hope for others. Amen.