PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH”

MONDAY, May 25, 2026Monday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchMemorial of Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor of the ChurchMemorial of Saint Gregory VII, Pope PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH” [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 19: 25 - 34 Standing by the cross of Jesus were his motherand his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, He said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.”Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.”And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.After this, aware that everything was now finished,in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled,Jesus said, “I thirst.”There was a vessel filled with common wine.So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssopand put it up to his mouth.When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, “It is finished.”And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit.Now since it was preparation day,in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath,for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one,the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken, and they be taken down.So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the firstand then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus.But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead,they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately Blood and water flowed out. Reflection by Jake Tan: Former Missionary Youth Worker/Worship Ministry Head-Lingkod Central. Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopgiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel