5th Sunday After Easter 2026
We are told by St. Bede that the Resurrection of Our Lord is called “Easter” because the name was derived from the Old English “Eostre,” which was the name of a pagan goddess believed to rise from the East.  The adoption of this name was not for the purpose of giving honor to a false deity, but to change false worship into honor given to the one true God.  This is a far cry from the participation in false worship we witness from the hierarchy today.

We must take a real, honest interest in our vocations, which are so important for our salvation, and pray sincerely that God will guide our decisions.  There should be no question in our mind that God is calling each of us to serve Him.  If we are dedicated to sin, our prayers will not be heard, but if we are sincerely dedicated to God, we can be assured that they are answered.  The less we communicate with the world, the more we will hear God.
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