June 1, 2025 – Ascension of the Lord (Year C)

Gospel: Luke 24:46–53
Context: Jesus appears to his disciples, explaining his death and resurrection fulfill Scripture, commissioning them to preach, and ascends to heaven as they worship.
Word: “You are witnesses of these things.” (Luke 24:48)

• Engage 1: Jesus clearly entrusted others with his message.
• Incidents: Sending disciples to preach (Luke 24:47–48); commissioning apostles (Matthew 28:19–20).
• Engage 2: Jesus joyfully blessed his followers.
• Incidents: Blessing disciples at ascension (Luke 24:50–51); praising faith of the centurion (Matthew 8:10).

June 2, 2025 – Monday, Seventh Week of Easter

Gospel: John 16:29–33
Context: At the Last Supper, the disciples claim understanding. Jesus warns they will scatter but assures them he has overcome the world, offering peace.
Word: “In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” (John 16:33)

• Engage 1: Jesus calmly prepared others for challenges.
• Incidents: Warning of persecution (John 16:1–4); comforting before passion (John 14:1).
• Engage 2: Jesus quietly encouraged steadfast hearts.
• Incidents: Strengthening Peter’s faith (Luke 22:31–32); appearing post-resurrection (John 20:19–20).

June 3, 2025 – Tuesday, Seventh Week of Easter (St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Memorial)

Gospel: John 17:1–11a
Context: Jesus prays to the Father, glorifying him by completing his mission and seeking protection for his disciples in a challenging world.
Word: “I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work you gave me.” (John 17:4)

• Engage 1: Jesus diligently finished his work.
• Incidents: Preaching in Galilee (Mark 1:38–39); completing his mission (John 19:30).
• Engage 2: Jesus carefully watched over his friends.
• Incidents: Praying for disciples’ safety (John 17:15); restoring Peter (John 21:15–19).

June 4, 2025 – Wednesday, Seventh Week of Easter

Gospel: John 17:11b–19
Context: Jesus prays for his disciples’ protection from evil and consecration in truth as they carry out their mission in the world.
Word: “Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth.” (John 17:17)

• Engage 1: Jesus clearly taught God’s truth.
• Incidents: Explaining parables (Mark 4:33–34); affirming truth to Pilate (John 18:37).
• Engage 2: Jesus gently protected others from harm.
• Incidents: Praying for disciples’ safety (John 17:12); calming the storm (Mark 4:39).

June 5, 2025 – Thursday, Seventh Week of Easter (St. Boniface, Memorial)

Gospel: John 17:20–26
Context: Jesus prays for future believers, desiring unity and love to show the world his divine mission.
Word: “That they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you.” (John 17:21)

• Engage 1: Jesus patiently built harmony among people.
• Incidents: Praying for unity (John 17:21); reconciling disciples (John 20:23).
• Engage 2: Jesus openly shared his heart’s love.
• Incidents: Calling disciples friends (John 15:15); comforting Mary Magdalene (John 20:15–16).

June 6, 2025 – Friday, Seventh Week of Easter (St. Norbert, Optional Memorial)

Gospel: John 21:15–19
Context: After his resurrection, Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves him, restoring him and commissioning him to care for his sheep.
Word: “Simon, son of John, do you love me? … Feed my sheep.” (John 21:17)

• Engage 1: Jesus kindly repaired broken relationships.
• Incidents: Restoring Peter (John 21:15–17); forgiving the sinful woman (Luke 7:47–48).
• Engage 2: Jesus trusted others with important tasks.
• Incidents: Giving Peter leadership (Matthew 16:18–19); sending disciples to preach (Luke 10:1).

June 7, 2025 – Saturday, Seventh Week of Easter

Gospel: John 21:20–25
Context: Jesus addresses Peter’s concern about another disciple’s path, urging him to focus on his own calling to follow.
Word: “What concern is it of yours? You follow me.” (John 21:22)

• Engage 1: Jesus respectfully guided individual journeys.
• Incidents: Directing Peter to follow (John 21:22); calling Nathanael personally (John 1:47–50).
• Engage 2: Jesus humbly followed God’s unique plan.
• Incidents: Accepting his passion (Mark 14:36); fulfilling his mission (John 19:30).

June 8, 2025 – Pentecost Sunday (Year C)

Gospel: John 20:19–23
Context: Jesus appears to the disciples post-resurrection, offering peace and breathing the Holy Spirit on them to forgive sins and continue his mission.
Word: “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them.” (John 20:22–23)

• Engage 1: Jesus peacefully strengthened others’ faith.
• Incidents: Breathing Spirit on disciples (John 20:22); promising the Spirit (John 16:7).
• Engage 2: Jesus generously shared forgiveness.
• Incidents: Forgiving from the cross (Luke 23:34); absolving the paralytic (Mark 2:5).

June 9, 2025 – Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church

Gospel: John 19:25–34
Context: At the cross, Jesus entrusts Mary to the beloved disciple and the disciple to Mary, establishing her as mother of the Church, before his death.
Word: “Woman, behold, your son. … Behold, your mother.” (John 19:26–27)

• Engage 1: Jesus caringly built a spiritual family.
• Incidents: Entrusting Mary and John (John 19:26–27); calling disciples family (Mark 3:35).
• Engage 2: Jesus thoughtfully ensured others’ care.
• Incidents: Providing for Mary at the cross (John 19:26–27); feeding the 5,000 (John 6:11).

June 10, 2025 – Tuesday, Tenth Week in Ordinary Time

Gospel: Matthew 5:13–16
Context: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls disciples salt and light, urging good deeds to glorify God.
Word: “Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” (Matthew 5:16)

• Engage 1: Jesus urged daily acts of goodness.
• Incidents: Healing on the Sabbath (Mark 3:1–6); feeding the 5,000 (Matthew 14:15–21).
• Engage 2: Jesus always gave glory to God.
• Incidents: Thanking God before raising Lazarus (John 11:41–42); praying for God’s will (John 12:27–28).