Saint Philip Neri, Priest
Monday of the 6th week of Eastertide
First reading Acts 16:11-15
Easter reminds us that faith is not merely a private conviction but a living, dynamic encounter—a dialogue between the human heart and the grace of God. In Lydia’s story, we see how the Lord opens hearts through listening, through presence, and through community. Her response to the Good News—hospitality, baptism, and shared life—embodies the Easter reality: that the Risen Christ continues to draw people into communion. Faith, like the Resurrection, is not static; it stirs us into action, into welcome, and into mission. This Eastertide, may we allow our hearts to be opened anew, ready to listen, to believe, and to invite others into the joy we have received. Let’s reflect: Easter is the living encounter with the Risen Christ that opens our hearts to faith, moves us to action, and draws us into communion with God and one another.
Don Giorgio