'Tis the Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter (Latin: Pascha, meaning "Passover"): Pascha-link & Wikipedia-link Paschaltide.
Mass Readings—Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter
The Acts of the Apostles, chapter eleven, verses nineteen thru twenty-six;
Psalm Eighty-seven, verses one(b), two, & three; four & five; & six & seven
(R/. Psalm One Hundred Seventeen, verse one[a]);
The Gospel according to John, chapter ten, verses twenty-two thru thirty.
Commentary: Gospel reflection by Bishop Robert Barron (Word on Fire):
Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus explains why his sheep listen to him and follow him. They do so because he is leading them to eternal life.Video reflection by Father John M. McKenzie (U.S. Conf. of Catholic Bishops): Easter Reflection.
He says, “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.” The life of heaven, where we “shall never perish,” is that place where death and sickness have no power over us, where we see God face-to-face.
Heaven and earth are always connected in the biblical imagination; that’s true. But heaven should never be reduced to earth, as though religion is just about this-worldly ethics, social justice, or psychological well-being. No; the Christian faith is about a journey beyond this world to the heavenly Jerusalem.
Everything in the Christian life—from our ethical behavior, to prayer, to the liturgy, to works of justice—all of it is meant to conduce to that end. So listen to the voice of the shepherd and follow him wherever he goes.
Video reflection by Doctor Tim Gray (Augustine Institute, Formed.org): Easter Reflection.
Scripture Study—Day 91: Severed Spine, Day 9
The Second Book of Kings, chapter two, verses thirteen & fourteen.
Commentary: Elisha Succeeds Elijah (cont'd; 2 Kings, 2:13-14). Today's reflection tried to have it both ways, urging us to avoid unreasonable skepticism while also stating there is "some evidence" the Apollo Moon landings were fake. I've demanded an explanation & if I do not receive satisfaction,
Papal Quote o' the Day
"Those who have fallen into the habit of being suspicious about everything, little by little lose the peace of mind that comes from trusting confidence in God."Bonus! Papal Quote o' the Day
—Pope Francis (b. 1936, r. 2013-present)
"Do not be afraid of the demands of the love of Christ. On the contrary, be afraid of being fainthearted, of taking things lightly, of seeking your comfort, of being selfish. Be afraid of everything that seeks to silence the voice of Christ Who addresses each person."Mother Teresa Quote o' the Day
—Pope St. John Paul II the Great (1920-2005, r. 1978-2005; feast: 22 October)
"I can't bear being photographed, but I make use of everything for the glory of God. When I allow a person to take a photograph, I tell Jesus to take one soul out of Purgatory & into Heaven."Saint Quote o' the Day
—St. Teresa of Calcutta, M.C. (1910-1997, feast: 5 September)
"Renounce youself in order to follow Christ; discipline your body; do not pamper yourself, but love fasting."Archbishop Sheen Quote o' the Day
—St. Benedict (480-547, feast: 11 July)
"Someone gave me a canary to be my companion during a long sickness. If I told that bird, 'You are in this tiny, little cage & you have wings, but this is the right place for you,' I'm sure the bird would be depressed. If, however, the bird could understand, & I said to him, 'You're in the wrong place. You have a gift of song that should mount to the heavens, & you have wings that should fly' the bird would then be happier. So we are unhappy when we are locked in this little cosmos, which could be shattered by a bomb. But if we are told that there is another world, then life becomes a little bit happier."
—Ven. Fulton Sheen (1895-1979)
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