May 13, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
The Ascension of the Lord – Solemnity Readings:Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20 The Solemnity of the Ascension reveals that the Risen Christ did not disappear from the world, but entered into the glory of the Father while remaining mysteriously present with His Church. In the Acts of the Apostles (1:1–11), the Ascension is described with profound simplicity and truth: “He was lifted up while they looked on, and a cloud took him from their sight.” The cloud does not signify absence, but the divine presence and glory into which Christ enters. The disciples no longer see Him with earthly eyes, yet He reigns alive and exalted. In the Letter to the Ephesians (1:17–23), the Ascension becomes an invitation into “the rich glories” promised to the saints. Christ ascends not to distance Himself from humanity, but to open heaven for humanity. His glorified humanity becomes the destiny toward which we are called. In the Gospel of Matthew (28:16–20), the Ascension is deeply mission-oriented: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” The disciples are not asked to remain gazing at the sky, but to continue Christ’s mission in the world. The Ascension therefore unites glory and mission: Christ reigns in heaven, but His presence continues through the Church sent into the world with the promise, “I am with you always.”
Don Giorgio
May 13, 2026 | SPIRITUALITY
“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you” /Lk 1:28/ I am captivated, Mother, by your openness—the openness of your heart, your mind, and your imagination. You are filled with grace because you are completely open to God. There is no obstacle, no blockage, no fear, no reserve, nor anything self-centered that would stand in the way of God’s grace. Thank you, Mary, for your openness, alive and relevant throughout your entire life. This title: Mother of God’s Grace, also tells us that in every situation you opened yourself anew to receive the grace of the moment. And not every one of these graces was obvious or easy to accept. How open am I now to receiving the graces the Lord is giving me right now? Can I recognize them? Do I want to accept them?
Mary, Mother of God’s Grace—pray for us
May 13, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Wednesday of the 6th week of Eastertide Our Lady of Fátima Gospel: John 16:12-15In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains why the Holy Spirit is essential for understanding the mystery of the Resurrection: “He will glorify me, since all he tells you will be taken from what is mine.” The Resurrection is not fully grasped merely by human reasoning or external observation. It is the Holy Spirit who opens the heart to recognize the glory of the Risen Christ and to enter into the depth of His truth. The Spirit does not speak independently, but reveals Christ, making present in us what belongs to Him. Through the Spirit, the words, actions, Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus become living realities that transform our lives. The Spirit glorifies Christ not by adding something new, but by leading believers into the fullness of who Jesus truly is. On the memorial of Our Lady of Fátima, we also remember the humble openness of Mary to the action of the Holy Spirit, who always leads souls toward Christ. During the Easter season, we are invited to become more docile to the Spirit of truth, allowing Him to illuminate our hearts so that the glory of the Risen Lord may become the center of our lives. Let’s reflect: Easter is allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us into the truth and glory of the Risen Christ until His life becomes the center of our own.
Don Giorgio
May 13, 2026 | SPIRITUALITY
Matko Boża z Fatimy, ciągle od nowa rozlega się Twoje wołanie: „Nawracajcie się. Odmawiajcie różaniec.” Słyszymy też wezwanie do modlitwy za biednych grzeszników, zwłaszcza tych zatwardziałych, o opamiętanie, o przemianę sumień, o odnowę świata. Może się wydać dziwne niektórym, że te wołania się nie zmieniają. Gdziekolwiek na świecie ukazujesz się, zwykle tym najmniejszym, powtarzasz prawie to samo. Kiedyś słyszałam takie wyjaśnienie – a posłuchałaś już tego wezwania? Ono nie przestaje być aktualne. I ciągle jest palące. Może gdzieś w głowie ciągle tkwi, że zmieniać się i nawracać mają ci inni, zatwardziali, biedni grzesznicy. A ze mną nie jest przecież tak źle… Uproś mi Matko Fatimska świadomość wagi mojego grzechu, szczerą wolę odrzucenia wszystkiego, co oddala mnie od Boga i Jego woli, a także miłosierdzie Boże. Niech codzienne odmawianie różańca rzeczywiście mnie zmienia - czyni moje serce wrażliwym, gotowym do nawracania się, a także do zadośćuczynienia za grzechy moje i innych.
May 12, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Tuesday of the 6th week of Eastertide
Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs Saint Pancras, Martyr
Gospel: John 16:5-11In today’s Gospel, Jesus reveals a profound truth of the Resurrection: “It is for your own good that I am going, because unless I go, the Advocate will not come to you.” The departure of Christ through His Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension is not an absence, but the opening of a new and deeper presence through the Holy Spirit. The Resurrection therefore is inseparably connected to Pentecost. The risen Lord does not leave His disciples alone; He sends the Advocate who continues His presence, His truth, and His work within the Church and within every believer. The Holy Spirit reveals the meaning of sin, righteousness, and judgment, leading humanity into the truth manifested in Christ. Through the Spirit, the Resurrection becomes a living reality in us, not merely something remembered, but something experienced interiorly. What seemed loss becomes fulfillment; what seemed departure becomes communion. During the Easter season, we are invited to understand that Christ’s glorification opens the way for the Spirit to dwell in us, transforming our hearts and making us participants in the new life of the Risen Lord. Let’s reflect: Easter is receiving the new life of the Risen Christ through the Holy Spirit, who transforms His departure into a living presence within us.
Don Giorgio
