Thursday of the 5th week of
Saint Rita of Cascia
First reading Acts 15:7-21
Easter reminds us that salvation is not a reward for merit but a gift of grace freely given through Jesus Christ. As we hear in Acts, “God made no distinction between them and us,” for all are purified by faith and saved by grace alone. This truth lies at the heart of the Resurrection: the boundless mercy of God poured out for all humanity, beyond any boundary of race, law, or custom. When we forget this, we burden others with expectations and barriers the Gospel never intended. Easter invites us to rediscover the joy of grace—unearned, liberating, and inclusive—and to become, in turn, bearers of that same grace in our communities. Let’s reflect: Easter is the celebration of God’s universal grace, which purifies every heart through faith and saves all people through the mercy of Jesus Christ.
Don Giorgio