Gospel: May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026 (Friday)
6th Week of Easter
Psalter: Week 2 (White)
St. Isidore the Farmer
Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
God is king of all the earth.
1st Reading: Acts 18:9-18
Gospel: John 16:20-23
Truly, I say to you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn to joy. A woman in childbirth is in distress because her time is at hand. But after the child is born, she no longer remembers her suffering because of her great joy: a human being is born into the world.
You feel sorrowful now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice; and no one will take your joy from you. When that day comes you will not ask me anything. Truly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
Reflection:
Your sorrow will turn to joy.
Pain, sadness, and suffering are common experiences for all of us. They are unpleasant and unwelcome emotions that can lead us to despair. Even Jesus affirms this in today’s gospel: “You will weep and mourn… you will be sorrowful…” Indeed, it is a melancholy reality in our lives. However, our faith in the Lord assures us that the story does not end there. Jesus reminds us today of the hope he offers: “But your sorrow will turn to joy.” Surely, we all anticipate that joy will eventually enter our lives. Thus, we cling to this promise of Jesus today. We hold on to this hope because it sustains us through inevitable pain, sadness, and suffering. We trust in this promise because God always fulfills His word.
