Fifth Sunday of Easter

Fifth Sunday of Easter

From St. Monica Catholic Church by Father Stephen Hamilton

May 4, 2026

About this episode

Father Stephen Hamilton discusses the significance of Jesus' words to his apostles during the Last Supper in the context of Easter.

Dominica V Paschae A 3 May 2026  The Gospel passage today takes us back to Jesus’ extended remarks to his apostles at the Last Supper where he was preparing them for their life and mission when he would no longer be with them in the same way. He had just informed the group of his own imminent departure (Jn. 13:33).  The apostles are stirred up, maybe even confused and hurt.  And so, in response to their likely state of mind, we can appreciate the context for why Jesus says, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.”    Jesus prepares the Apostles for his departure.  In an immediate sense, he is preparing them for his suffering and death, about to take place in the moments after the Last Supper.  But in a larger more remote context he is preparing them for after his resurrection and ascension when he will return to his rightful place in Heaven with the promise to return again in glory.  While Jesus indicates he will go away, his departure is not without a promised return.  A rich layer of meaning comes to the surface when we understand what is evoked when the Lord says about his departure, “I am going to prepare a place for you”. He is going…

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Host: Father Stephen Hamilton

Topics covered

  • Easter
  • Last Supper
  • Jesus' teachings
  • Apostles
  • Christian hope
  • Departure and return
  • Jewish traditions

Keywords

  • Easter
  • Last Supper
  • Jesus
  • Apostles
  • Christianity
  • hope
  • resurrection
  • ascension
  • betrothal
  • wedding

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