16 May 2026 (Saturday) | Easter Weekday | Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter

16 May 2026 (Saturday)

Easter Weekday.
Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter.

First Reading: Acts 18: 23-28
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 ℟. 8a or: ℟. Alleluia.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia: John 16: 28
Gospel: John 16: 23b-28
Liturgical year 2026 (Cycle A/II)
Liturgical color: White or Gold.

Readings from the Bible of the Roman Catholic Church:

First Reading: Acts 18: 23-28

(Reader) A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.

23 And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went through the country of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, confirming all the disciples.
24 Now a certain Jew, named Apollo, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus, one mighty in the scriptures.
25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, spoke, and taught diligently the things that are of Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.
26 This man therefore began to speak boldly in the synagogue. Whom when Priscilla and Aquila had heard, they took him to them, and expounded to him the way of the Lord more diligently.
27 And whereas he was desirous to go to Achaia, the brethren exhorting, wrote to the disciples to receive him. Who, when he was come, helped them much who had believed.
28 For with much vigour he convinced the Jews openly, shewing by the scriptures, that Jesus is the Christ.

(Reader) The Word of the Lord.
(All) Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 ℟. 8a or: ℟. Alleluia.

R. (8a) God is king of all the earth.
or
R. Alleluia.
2 O clap your hands, all ye nations: shout unto God with the voice of Joy,
3 For the Lord is high, terrible: a great king over all the earth.
R. God is king of all the earth.
or
R. Alleluia.
8 For God is the king of all the earth: sing ye wisely.
9 God shall reign over the nations: God sitteth on his holy throne.
R. God is king of all the earth.
or
R. Alleluia.
10 The princes of the people are gathered together, with the God of Abraham: for the strong gods of the earth are exceedingly exalted.
R. God is king of all the earth.
or
R. Alleluia.

Gospel acclamation: Alleluia: John 16: 28
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
28 I came from the Father and have come into the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel: John 16: 23b-28

(Reader) A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
(All) Glory to you, O Lord.

23b Amen, amen I say to you: if you ask the Father any thing in my name, he will give it you.
24 Hitherto you have not asked any thing in my name. Ask, and you shall receive; that your joy may be full.
25 These things I have spoken to you in proverbs. The hour cometh, when I will no more speak to you in proverbs, but will shew you plainly of the Father.
26 In that day you shall ask in my name; and I say not to you, that I will ask the Father for you:
27 For the Father himself loveth you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again I leave the world, and I go to the Father.

(Reader) The Gospel of the Lord.
(All) Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

For our reflection today:

The words of the Popes.

We can say that this passage of the Gospel of John is the declaration of ascent to the Father. The Father was always present in Jesus's life , and Jesus spoke about Him. Jesus prayed to the Father. And many times, He spoke about the Father who cares for us, as He cares for the birds, the lilies of the field… the Father. And when the disciples asked to learn how to pray, Jesus taught them to pray to the Father: “Our Father” (Mt 6:9). He always addresses the Father. But in this passage it is very strong; it is also as if He opened the doors of the omnipotence of prayer. This trust in the Father, trust in the Father who is capable of doing everything, This courage to pray, because it takes courage to pray! Praying is going with Jesus to the Father who will give you everything. Courage in prayer, boldness in prayer. (Pope Francis, Homily Santa Marta, 10 May 2020)

Jonathan Fabian Ginunggil,
Pelayan Atasan Tertinggi / Most High Servant,
Yesus, Maria, Yusuf Pelayanan Kasih / Jesus, Mary, Joseph Ministry of Love 
(Blessed and Saints and the Nine Choirs of Angels)

My vocation is Blessed and Saints.

"I am the most humble of all the Saints in Heaven" Mary, Mother of God."

"I am the handmaid of the Lord, said Mary ‘let what you have said be done to me."

Mother Mary is the most humble Saint in Heaven and she is also the Mother of God for us all
(Luke 1:38)