“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Roman Catholics in the United States spend a good deal of time speaking of “vocation” and the manner in which each of us discerns our vocation for life. In today’s apostolic letter, however, Peter gives us the “cornerstone” of our vocation, the description of what each of us is called to first and foremost by our baptism. He describes our vocation as “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of [God’s] own, so that you may announce the praises” of Christ, who called us out of darkness into light (1 Peter 2:9). All of us, no matter what path our life’s vocation may take us down, have been chosen by God, made holy, and anointed as priests in the high priesthood of Christ through baptism. All of this, so that we may announce the praises of Christ. Vocation is given for proclamation at home, in the workplace—wherever life takes us—in service, in word, and in sacrament.
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Week of April 26, 2026 — Week 43 • Catholic Home Missions: $498
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First Reading — To meet their growing needs, the community chooses seven reputable men to serve the new Greek believers (Acts 6:1–7).
Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33).
Second Reading — We, like living stones, let ourselves be built into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:4–9).
Gospel — “Show us the Father,” Philip asks Jesus. To which Jesus replies: “Whoever sees me, sees the Father” (John 14:1–12).
One of my favorite songs is Bernadette Farrell’s Christ, Be Our Light. Each of the five verses has a certain poignancy to it, an intensity of calling us into true discipleship. Today’s second reading from the letter of St. Peter reminds me of the fourth verse:
Longing for shelter, many are homeless. Longing for warmth, many are cold. Make us your building, sheltering others, walls made of living stone.
Peter refers to Jesus as the living stone first, then exhorts us to be like living stones and be built into a “spiritual house.” Farrell takes that verse and makes it much more concrete, connecting it to the shelter that is the basic need of every human person and the responsibility of those with resources to provide for those who are lacking in those resources. The passage from Acts also speaks to the responsibility of the larger community to provide for those in need without discrimination.
In the Gospel, Jesus refers to “dwelling places” in the Father’s house and tells us that we know the way to these dwelling places where we can be with Jesus. The way, which begins at the cross, leads life of Jesus, the risen life that he shares with us in a most special way through this Easter season. The way that leads us toward the one who is longing for shelter and warmth, and the truth that reveals each person’s dignity, finally brings us to the life that animates even stones, so that we can all come together as a community to sing and offer praise to God in song.
Excerpted from Living the Word
Birthdays
Parishioners
Agustin Fernandez, Ray Neiner, Gordon McKay, Joe Walsh, John Rawe, Darey Galindo, Elaine Johnson, Susan & David Brindle, Jan Knox, Alice White, Mike Hull, Chris Rupp, Gina Rupp, Peggy Turvey, Valerie Villafane, Jim Davis, Zippy Ribeiro, Mary Childress, Patricia Davis, Ian Roncskevitz, Diana Pomatto, Adriana Stoltz, John Lademan, Nan Leonard, Kansas Veron, Lynda Skillington, Howard & Joan Eddins, Mike Saites, Julia Schklar, Harry Brandon, Dorothy Walsh
Family & Friends
Parents of Stephen Wilson: Richard & Francis Wilson
Daughter of John & Miriam Lademan: Elizabeth Lademan
Family & friend of Fr. Regi: Augustine & Aleykutty, Anaa Paul, Thomas Matthew, Dr. Josh Taylor
Family of Enid Fernandez: Frank Salinsky
Friend of Theresa Bailey: Billy Davis
Friend of Katie Viazcan: Ruby Hardemon
Family of Jan Knox: Sydney, Emma & Rob Cribley
Family of Chit Hernando: Lucena Balino, Julie Dawson
Family of Ally Saites: Ben Mills, Mae Gardner-Mills
Family of Don & Betty Barker: Richard Lakvold
Family & Friend of Paula Lykins: Bill & Sue Aufermann, Sandra Wilson, Lisa & Roger Ellis
Friends of Angelia Collins: Alissa Joslin, Nia Greer & C. Davenport
Cole Family & Friends: Joy Kilpatrick, Gina Wiser, Cody Murdock, Bryce Haney
McKay Family & Friends: Lisa Cross, Gwen Gillium, Hootens, Dwayne Adams, Michael McGuire, Richard Curtis, John & Peggy Pitcher, Emily Ross, Lee & Stacey Cothran, Jessica Stinnett, John Walker
Family & friends of Joe & Kim Stoltz: Todd Cashion, Liz Mealer, Anna Lassiter, Mike Hinson, Rebecca Russell, Jeff Cooper, Jessie Vasquez
Friends of Nan Leonard: Infant Thomas Lee Tice, Rhonda Ray, Geary & Elizabeth Land
Family & Friends of Lisa Jackson: Louisa, Wade, Lauri Hadley, Lois Conroy, Wade Wix, Kim Holder, Ben McCaslin, Bailey Allen, Evelyn Jefferson
Scheuchenzuber Family & Friends: Judith Canady, Peter Lugaro, Al Smith, Dennis Anderson, Ralph Stephens, Fran Legenstein, Donna Turner, Rose Rineer, Dr. Davidson
Family & friends of Pat & Brenda Davis: Ryan & Alexandria Volk, Betsy Fox, Joseph Family, Mary Joyce Alms, Brent Davis, Larry Meyer
Family & Friends of the Eddins: Justin Jones, Mitzi Mangrum-Braun, Johnny Harrison, Terry Ring, Bill & Tony Eddins, Betsy & Mel Lane
Family of the Dearmans: Diana Hardey, Margaret Strobel, Sue Gossage, Linda, Terri & Mark Langdon, Bill Wiseman
Friends of Sandra Hull: Amanda & Mickey Adcox, John & Kayla Doble, Donald, Mason & Lorron Hobby, Tammy & Paul Hicks
Brother-in-law of Patty Beckman: Marvin Beckman
Friend of Mary Holton: Brad Burrow
We, the members of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, recognize and respect our diverse and multicultural character. By the grace of God, we will nurture our spiritual community through prayer, service, and example to become one family in Christ.