2022 is Year C in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 2 in the weekday cycle.
Resources for May 2022:
3rd Sunday of Easter – Year C (2022)
Sunday, May 1
The readings for the 3rd Sunday in Easter for year C show us that we must boldly proclaim the Good News and bring in a large catch of new Christians. Evangelization is a good theme for this weekend. Here are…
4th Sunday of Easter – Year C (2022)
Sunday, May 8
The readings for the Fourth Sunday in Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) for year C remind us that Jesus loves the whole world and calls to all people to follow him. This is a good weekend to consider global issues such…
St. Damien of Molokai
Tuesday, May 10
St. Damien volunteered to be a missionary to Molokai in Hawaii. There was a colony of people afflicted with leprosy (Hansen’s disease) there. Because of fear of the disease, these people were isolated from other communities.
Our Lady of Fatima
Friday, May 13
The feast of Our Lady of Fatima commemorates the appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three children in Fatima, Portugal in 1917. Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta were shepherds, and while watching their sheep Our Lady appeared to them on…
St. Matthias, Apostle
Saturday, May 14
St. Matthias was chosen by the apostles to replace Judas, who betrayed Jesus. Unlike the other apostles, he was not called directly by Jesus, but was chosen by casting lots.
5th Sunday of Easter – Year C (2022)
Sunday, May 15
The readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter for year C tell us that suffering can be a part of discipleship, but we can look to the future with hope. We can considers the difficulties of discipleship this weekend, Heaven…
6th Sunday of Easter – Year C (2022)
Sunday, May 22
The readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter for year C tell us that we can rely on the Holy Spirit to help us in our faith journey. The Holy Spirit is a theme for this weekend. How do I…
St. Bede the Venerable
Wednesday, May 25
Even during his own lifetime people respected St. Bede for his faith and wisdom. He was called “venerable” by those around him.
St. Philip Neri, Priest
Thursday, May 26
St. Philip Neri lived in Italy in the sixteenth century. He trained with his uncle to be a merchant, but felt himself called to serve the poor of Rome instead. There he ministered to the sick and to prostitutes. After…
The Ascension of the Lord – Year C (2022)
Thursday, May 26
The readings for the The Ascension of the Lord for Year C encourage us to be witnesses for Jesus Christ, just as the early Christians were. Evangelism and the need to step out into the world could be topics for…
7th Sunday of Easter – Year C (2022)
Saturday, May 28
The readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter for year C speak of our longing for God and God’s longing for us. This could lead to a discussion about prayer and community.
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday, May 31
The feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates when Mary, pregnant with Jesus, visited her cousin Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist. John was aware of the presence of the Lord and leapt in Elizabeth’s…