April 18, 2026
Saturday of the Second Week of Easter
Gospel: John 6:16-21

Today is Saturday of the Second Week of Easter. The narrative taken from the Gospel of Saint John tells us the story of Jesus meeting His disciples amid a storm.

I wish to say: After Jesus had fed the five thousand, His disciples saw Him walking on the sea (cf. Jn 6:16-21). Indeed, this is a beautiful image. We know that the sea is the dwelling place of the devil, and the great waters always swallow life. John wants to tell us through this image: Jesus is the Lord of Life, who trampled the sea (the devil’s dwelling place) underfoot, thereby conquering death.

Christian life is often influenced by these technologies. Among the influences they bring, some disturb our innermost being and gradually cause us to lose our discernment of truth, goodness, beauty, and holiness. They lead us into an evil trend of thought, which causes our Church to deviate from the right course and fall into a dangerous situation. At such times, we often feel despair because we cannot perceive the presence of God.

Today, the merciful Lord Jesus Christ personally approaches the disciples amid the storm, comforts us with His Word, joins us willingly, aids us with His power to withstand all storms, and prevents the devil from overcoming us. For we know that where the Gospel of the Savior arrives, the devil cannot stand, but must flee far away.

O God, who willed that through the paschal mysteries the gates of mercy should stand open for your faithful,look upon us and have mercy,that as we follow, by your gift, the way you desire for us,so may we never stray from the paths of life.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,God, for ever and ever

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