Sermon for May 17, 2026
A reflection on the words of St. John’s Gospel heard at the end of every Mass: the true light came into the world, and the world knew Him not, yet to all who received Him He gave power to become children of God. One ordinary Thursday brought reminders of how many in our culture work to push Christ out of public life and believe we can save ourselves. Yet the same day was filled with witnesses to God’s presence: a graduate’s grateful family, a sick parishioner and his faithful wife, children singing God’s praises, and an unexpected act of kindness. Many reject the Lord, but many more proclaim Him, and we are called to pray for both.