Easter is the joy of Jesus

Lord My Chef Daily Recipe by Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II
Thursday in the Fifth Week of Easter, 07 May 2026
Acts 15:7-21     ><)))*> + ><)))*> + ><)))*>     John 15:9-11

Let me abide in you,
Jesus,
our true vine;
let me abide in you,
so that my joy
may be complete 
in you,
Jesus.

More than mere
happiness when our lips
express our good feelings,
joy comes from the heart,
deep down there where 
we feel wholeness,
security,
contentment,
and assurance of
being one in you,
Jesus,
our way,
our truth,
our life.

Joy is fulfillment
in you, Jesus,
in standing by your truth,
bearing all pains of
being misunderstood,
of fighting for what is
right and just,
most of all,
of simply loving
beyond measure
by seeing you on the
face of those different
from us like during
the Council of Jerusalem
in the first reading.

Today, 
we debate a lot,
Jesus, without even
facing each other,
throwing insults,
invectives and
threats in social media;
true discussions result
in joy, unity and
magnanimity, 
not anger
and animosity;
grant us the grace
to seek you, Jesus,
in our discussions of
everything that are often
centered on our own 
selfish interests;
make us open to others
and to you, Jesus,
so that our joy 
may be complete
in you by adhering 
to your gospel of life 
and love.
Amen.