Daily Catholic Lectio
Fri, 16 May ‘25
Fourth Week of Easter – Friday
Acts 13:26–33. John 14:1–6
“Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled”
Today’s Gospel is part of Jesus’ Farewell Discourse—his final message to his disciples before the Passion. He begins with a tender exhortation:
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me.”
The disciples are distressed—both by what they are witnessing and what they are hearing. Jesus’ recent words and gestures, pointing toward suffering and departure, bring them fear and confusion.
Jesus doesn’t promise them escape from problems. Instead, he offers something more profound: the assurance of His presence amidst turmoil. Faith, then, is not fleeing from life’s storms but holding on to God’s hand through them.
In today’s first reading, Paul speaks in the synagogue, concluding his message boldly: “This is the Good News we proclaim to you!”
He reminds his listeners that this message is not just information—it is transformation. It invites commitment. It strengthens the soul.
In times of fear, doubt, or uncertainty, we often look for explanations. But Jesus offers something deeper than answers: He offers Himself.
He says, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.”
Not a way among many, not an opinion to consider, not just a life-giving teacher—but the Way, the Truth, the Life.
Today’s Reflection Points
When the heart is troubled, Jesus doesn’t give a roadmap. He gives relationship—“Believe in me.”
Faith does not eliminate fear. But it helps us walk through it, knowing we are not alone.
Like Paul, when we announce the Good News, let it not be from theory but from experience. Then our words will strengthen others’ hearts, too.
Let us pray for this grace:
When our hearts are troubled, may our faith hold steady.
When confusion arises, may Christ be our clarity.
When life feels uncertain, may His Word anchor us.
Fr. Yesu Karunanidhi
Archdiocese of Madurai
Missionary of Mercy
Yesu Karunanidhi 
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