This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of the Apostles Saints Peter & Paul. Both Apostles faced trials, persecution, and martyrdom in the early Church. Both on earth and in heaven, they are brothers who pray for each other in the Lord.

This weekend of Corpus Christi, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Eucharist, the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus, given to us sacramentally at our Mass. On the night before He offered His Body and Blood on the Cross, Jesus offered His Body and Blood to His disciples at the Last Supper. With the Apostles, we proclaim His death and resurrection until He comes again, and He is already with us in the Holy Eucharist! Be sure to spend some time at church this week before the Blessed Sacrament, and thank Jesus for sharing the gift of His life, death, and resurrection with us!

Happy Father's Day! Fathers are a blessing to our families and to our society, whether they are our earthly fathers, foster fathers, or priestly fathers. Think of St. Joseph whom God called to guide and protect Mary during her pregnancy and during Jesus' early years. His tender and compassionate leadership are the hallmarks of his sainthood. May we thank and encourage our fathers this week for their commitment to lead, pray, and love those whom God has entrusted to them.

Today we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, the “birthday” of the Church! It’s the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles, just as Jesus had promised. In the Acts of the Apostles chapter 2, something remarkable happens. People from every nation hear the Apostles speaking, and each one understands in their own language. What does this mean for us?