Catholic Mass Readings and Reflection june 02, 2025

02nd June 2025 (Monday)

Psalter: Week 3

Readings of the Day

First Reading: Acts 19:1-8

While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the inland country and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples. And he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” And he said, “Into what then were you baptized?” They said, “Into John’s baptism.” And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.” On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying. There were about twelve men in all. And he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God.

Psalm 68:2-3ab, 4-5 acd, 6-7ab R. (33a)

R/. You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God. Or: Alleluia.

Gospel Acclamation

V/. Alleluia

R/. Alleluia

V/. If then you have been raised with Christ seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

R/. Alleluia

Gospel: John 16:29-33

At that time, The disciples said to Jesus, “Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why we believe that you came from God.” Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Daily Gospel Reflection

Monday – 7th Week of Easter

Main Point: The life of faith must be constant and consistent, productive and progressive. There is no halt or pause. It must be a forward journey. One who stops growing, has already slid down

1. Lethargy is a quite common experience in the life of many. Initially many will be so enthusiastic. But as time passes, these become lethargic and lukewarm. They begin to lack that fire that was setting them aflame. They begin to be satisfied with the minimum. They miss that drive for the maximum and the best.

2. This is what happened in the case of the believers at Ephesus. They received the baptism of John the Baptist. It was a baptism of repentance. True, they repented and turned away from the pagan ways.

3. But this is not enough. It is not enough that they turn away from the false gods but they should deeply turn to the true God. They should be rooted in Him, grow in Him and become fruitful.

4. They should know and experience the Lord. They should become zealous, loyal and committed to the Lord for whom they were baptized. They should be baptized by the Holy Spirit. They should learn to walk steadily and firmly from their stumbling walk. They should constantly make a transition from an imperfect faith to perfect faith.

5. They should be totally renewed. In the light of the gospel, they should be able to see and understand clearly what the Lord teaches. They should be aware that the world will stand against them and persecute them.

6. Accordingly, they should be prepared to stand firm and not to be scattered. They must be convinced that their master has conquered the world and so no tribulation can really take away their peace.

My Practice: The beauty and joy of discipleship is diminishing because clarity and conviction, confidence and courage, loyalty and commitment are declining. The more we become enthusiastic, the more we shall become conquerors!