Gospel: May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026 (Saturday)

5th Week of Easter

Psalter: Week 1 (White)

Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5

Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

1st Reading: Acts 16:1-10

Paul traveled on, to Derbe and then to Lystra. A disciple named Timothy lived there, whose mother was a believer of Jewish origin but whose father was a Greek. As the believers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him, Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him. So he took him and, because of the Jews of that place, who all knew that his father was a Greek, he circumcised him.

As they traveled from town to town, they delivered the decisions of the apostles and elders in Jerusalem, for the people to obey. Meanwhile, the churches grew stronger in faith, and increased in number, every day.

They traveled through Phrygia and Galatia, because they had been prevented by the Holy Spirit from preaching the message in the province of Asia. When they came to Mysia, they tried to go on to Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to do this. So, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas.

There, one night, Paul had a vision. A Macedonian stood before him and begged him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” When he awoke, he told us of this vision; and we understood that the Lord was calling us, to give the Good News to the Macedonian people.

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Gospel: John 15:18-21

If the world hates you, remember that the world hated me before you. This would not be so if you belonged to the world, because the world loves its own. But you are not of the world, since I have chosen you from the world; because of this the world hates you.

Remember what I told you: the servant is not greater than his master; if they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will keep yours as well. All this they will do to you on account of my name, because they do not know the One who sent me.

Reflection:

God sees everything.

Today’s gospel passage is a source of strength for those who strive to follow Christ closely. It encourages those who uphold Gospel values, promote peace, advocate for truth and justice, care for creation, and show compassion. Regardless of how insignificant your contributions may seem or whether you face mockery or disdain, know that God sees everything. If you stand for Christ in any state of life, you are on the right path. It’s no surprise that the world may oppose you, as it hated Him first. Stay strong and continue to stand on the side of good, on the side of God.