Browsing the May 2026 archive of Thoughts from Fr. Bob
The Most Holy Trinity - May 31, 2026
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 5/28/26
It’s one of the deepest mysteries of our faith, how three persons can be united in one divine being. On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we praise God the Father for sending the Son to save us from our sins and the Holy Spirit to remain ... Read More »
Pentecost - May 24, 2026
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 5/26/26
Today we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus promised to his disciples when he assured them that he would not leave them orphans. We are not left orphans either, as the Holy Spirit descended upon us in baptism and remains with us forever. Throughout our lives ... Read More »
The Ascension of the Lord - May 17, 2026
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 5/13/26
Forty days after he rose from the dead, Jesus ascended to the Father in heaven. (The Church transferred Ascension Thursday to the Seventh Sunday of Easter, so more people could participate on the weekend.) Jesus’ mission had been accomplished. Now he commands the disciples to begin their mission. ... Read More »
6th Sunday of Easter - May 10, 2026
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 5/13/26
At the Last Supper, knowing that He would soon be leaving the company of His disciples, Jesus assured them that the Father would send another advocate to remain with them always. They would never be orphans, He promises them, because this advocate, the Holy Spirit, would remain with ... Read More »