Date: May 14, 2017
First Reading (Acts 6: 1–7)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
In those days, as the number of disciples grew, the so-called Hellenists complained against the so-called Hebrews, because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve summoned the whole body of disciples together and stated, "It is not right that we should neglect the word of God to serve at tables. So, friends, choose from among yourselves seven respected men full of Spirit and wisdom, that we may appoint them to this task. As for us, we shall give ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word." The whole community agreed and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and Holy Spirit; Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenus and Nicolaus of Antioch who was a proselyte. They presented these men to the apostles who first prayed over them and then laid hands upon them. The Word of God continue to spread, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly and even many priests accepted the faith.
Second Reading (1 Peter 2: 4–9)
A reading from the first letter of Saint Peter.
Beloved: The Lord is the living stone rejected by people but chosen by God and precious to him. On drawing close to him, you also became living stones built into a spiritual temple, a holy community of priests offering spiritual sacrifices which please God through Jesus Christ. Scripture states: See, I lay in Zion a chosen and precious cornerstone; whoever believes in him will not be disappointed. This means honor for you who believed, but for unbelievers, also the stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone and it is a stone to stumble over, a rock which lays people low. They stumble over it in rejecting the Word, but the plan of God is fulfilled in this. You are a chosen race, a community of priest-kings, a consecrated nation, a people God has made his own to proclaim his wonders. For he called you from your darkness to his own wonderful light.
Gospel (John 14: 1–12)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
Jesus stated this to his disciples, "Do not be troubled; trust in God and trust in me. In my Father's house there are many rooms. Otherwise I would not have told you that I go to prepare a place for you. After I have gone and prepared a place for you, I shall come again and take you to me, so that where I am, you also may be. Yet you know the way where I am going." Thomas stated to him, "Lord, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?" Jesus stated, "I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but through me. If you know me, you will know the Father also; indeed you know him and you have seen him." Philip asked him, "Lord, show us the Father, and that is enough." Jesus replied to Philip, "What? I have been with you so long and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever sees me sees the Father; how can you say: 'Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? All that I say to you, I do not say of myself. The Father who dwells in me is doing his own work. Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; at least believe it on the evidence of these works that I do. Truly, I say to you, the one who believes in me will do the same works that I do; and he will even do greater than these, for I am going to the Father."
First Reading (Acts 6: 1–7)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
In those days, as the number of disciples grew, the so-called Hellenists complained against the so-called Hebrews, because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve summoned the whole body of disciples together and stated, "It is not right that we should neglect the word of God to serve at tables. So, friends, choose from among yourselves seven respected men full of Spirit and wisdom, that we may appoint them to this task. As for us, we shall give ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word." The whole community agreed and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and Holy Spirit; Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenus and Nicolaus of Antioch who was a proselyte. They presented these men to the apostles who first prayed over them and then laid hands upon them. The Word of God continue to spread, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly and even many priests accepted the faith.
Second Reading (1 Peter 2: 4–9)
A reading from the first letter of Saint Peter.
Beloved: The Lord is the living stone rejected by people but chosen by God and precious to him. On drawing close to him, you also became living stones built into a spiritual temple, a holy community of priests offering spiritual sacrifices which please God through Jesus Christ. Scripture states: See, I lay in Zion a chosen and precious cornerstone; whoever believes in him will not be disappointed. This means honor for you who believed, but for unbelievers, also the stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone and it is a stone to stumble over, a rock which lays people low. They stumble over it in rejecting the Word, but the plan of God is fulfilled in this. You are a chosen race, a community of priest-kings, a consecrated nation, a people God has made his own to proclaim his wonders. For he called you from your darkness to his own wonderful light.
Gospel (John 14: 1–12)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
Jesus stated this to his disciples, "Do not be troubled; trust in God and trust in me. In my Father's house there are many rooms. Otherwise I would not have told you that I go to prepare a place for you. After I have gone and prepared a place for you, I shall come again and take you to me, so that where I am, you also may be. Yet you know the way where I am going." Thomas stated to him, "Lord, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?" Jesus stated, "I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but through me. If you know me, you will know the Father also; indeed you know him and you have seen him." Philip asked him, "Lord, show us the Father, and that is enough." Jesus replied to Philip, "What? I have been with you so long and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever sees me sees the Father; how can you say: 'Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? All that I say to you, I do not say of myself. The Father who dwells in me is doing his own work. Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; at least believe it on the evidence of these works that I do. Truly, I say to you, the one who believes in me will do the same works that I do; and he will even do greater than these, for I am going to the Father."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 33) (Verses 1–2, 4–5, and 18–19)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Lord, let Your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in You.
Rejoice in the Lord, you who are just, praise is fitting for the upright. Give thanks to him on the harp and lyre, making melody and chanting praises.
For upright is the Lord's word and worthy of trust is his work. The Lord loves justice and righteousness; the earth is full of his kindness.
But the Lord's eyes are upon those who fear him, upon those who trust in his loving-kindness to deliver them from death and preserve them from famine.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.
DeletePrimera Lectura (Hechos de los Apóstoles 6: 1–7)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles.
En aquellos días, como el número de discípulos aumentaba, los helenistas comenzaron a murmurar contra los hebreos porque se desatendían a sus viudas en la distribución diaria de los alimentos. Entonces los Doce convocaron a todos los discípulos y les dijeron: “No es justo que descuidemos el ministerio de la Palabra de Dios para ocuparnos de servir las mesas. Es preferible, hermanos, que busquen entre ustedes a siete hombres de buena fama, llenos del Espíritu Santo y de sabiduría, y nosotros les encargaremos esta tarea. De esa manera, podremos dedicarnos a la oración y al ministerio de la Palabra.” La asamblea aprobó esta propuesta y eligieron a Esteban, hombre lleno de fe y del Espíritu Santo, a Felipe y a Prócoro, a Nicanor y a Timón, a Pármenas y a Nicolás, prosélito de Antioquía. Los presentaron a los Apóstoles, y estos, después de orar, les impusieron las manos. Así la Palabra de Dios se extendía cada vez más, el número de discípulos aumentaba considerablemente en Jerusalén y muchos sacerdotes abrazaban la fe.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 33) (Versículos 1–2, 4–5 y 18–19)
La respuesta es: Señor, deja que tu misericordia se pone en nosotros, mientras ponemos nuestra confianza en ti.
• Aclamen, justos, al Señor; es propio de los buenos alabarlo. Alaben al Señor con la cítara, toquen en su honor el arpa de diez cuerdas.
• Porque la palabra del Señor es recta y él obra siempre con lealtad; él ama la justicia y el derecho, y la tierra está llena de su amor.
• Los ojos del Señor están fijos sobre sus fieles, sobre los que esperan en su misericordia, para librar sus vidas de la muerte y sustentarlos en el tiempo de indigencia.
Segunda Lectura (1 Pedro 2: 4–9)
Una lectura de la primera carta de San Pedro.
Se han acercado al que es la piedra viva rechazada por los hombres, y que sin embargo es preciosa para Dios que la escogió. También ustedes, como piedras vivas, se han edificado y pasan a ser un Templo espiritual, una comunidad santa de sacerdotes que ofrecen sacrificios espirituales agradables a Dios por medio de Cristo Jesús. Dice la Escritura: Yo voy a colocar en Sión una piedra angular, escogida y preciosa: quien se afirme en ella no quedará defraudado. Ustedes, pues, que creen, recibirán honor. En cambio, para aquellos que no creen, él es la piedra rechazada por los constructores, que se ha convertido en la piedra angular; piedra en la que la gente tropieza y roca que hace caer. Cuando se niegan a creer en la palabra, están tropezando con aquello en lo que debían afirmarse. Pero ustedes son una raza elegida, un reino de sacerdotes, una nación consagrada, un pueblo que Dios hizo suyo para proclamar sus maravillas; pues él los ha llamado de las tinieblas a su luz admirable.
Evangelio (Juan 14: 1–12)
DeleteUna lectura del Evangelio Santo según el San Juan.
Jesús les dijo a sus discípulos, “No se inquieten. Crean en Dios y crean también en mí. En la Casa de mi Padre hay muchas habitaciones; si no fuera así, se lo habría dicho a ustedes. Yo voy a prepararles un lugar. Y cuando haya ido y les haya preparado un lugar, volveré otra vez para llevarlos conmigo, a fin de que donde yo esté, estén también ustedes. Ya conocen el camino del lugar adonde voy.” Tomás le dijo: “Señor, no sabemos adónde vas. ¿Cómo vamos a conocer el camino?” Jesús le respondió: “Yo soy el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida. Nadie va al Padre, sino por mí. Si ustedes me conocen, conocerán también a mi Padre. Ya desde ahora lo conocen y lo han visto.” Felipe le dijo: “Señor, muéstranos al Padre y eso nos basta.” Jesús le respondió: “Felipe, hace tanto tiempo que estoy con ustedes, ¿y todavía no me conocen? El que me ha visto, ha visto al Padre. ¿Cómo dices: “Muéstranos al Padre”? ¿No crees que yo esté en el Padre y que el Padre esté en mí? Las palabras que digo no son mías: el Padre que habita en mí es el que hace las obras. Créanme: yo estoy en el Padre y el Padre está en mí. Créanlo, al menos, por las obras. Les aseguro que el que cree en mí hará también las obras que yo hago, y aún mayores, porque yo me voy al Padre.”
Bacaan Pertama (Kisah para Rasul 6: 1–7)
ReplyDeletePembacaan dari Kisah para Rasul.
Pada masa itu, ketika jumlah murid makin bertambah, timbullah sungut-sungut di antara orang-orang Yahudi yang berbahasa Yunani terhadap orang-orang Ibrani, karena pembagian kepada janda-janda mereka diabaikan dalam pelayanan sehari-hari. Berhubung dengan itu kedua belas rasul itu memanggil semua murid berkumpul dan berkata: "Kami tidak merasa puas, karena kami melalaikan Firman Allah untuk melayani meja. Karena itu, saudara-saudara, pilihlah tujuh orang dari antaramu, yang terkenal baik, dan yang penuh Roh dan hikmat, supaya kami mengangkat mereka untuk tugas itu, dan supaya kami sendiri dapat memusatkan pikiran dalam doa dan pelayanan Firman." Usul itu diterima baik oleh seluruh jemaat, lalu mereka memilih Stefanus, seorang yang penuh iman dan Roh Kudus, dan Filipus, Prokhorus, Nikanor, Timon, Parmenas dan Nikolaus, seorang penganut agama Yahudi dari Antiokhia. Mereka itu dihadapkan kepada rasul-rasul, lalu rasul-rasul itupun berdoa dan meletakkan tangan di atas mereka. Firman Allah makin tersebar, dan jumlah murid di Yerusalem makin bertambah banyak; juga sejumlah besar imam menyerahkan diri dan percaya.
Mazmur (Mazmur 33) (Ayat 1–2, 4–5 dan 18–19)
Tanggapan adalah: Tuhan, biarkan rahmat Anda menempatkan pada kami, karena kami menempatkan kepercayaan kita di dalam kamu.
— Bersorak-sorailah, hai orang-orang benar, dalam TUHAN! Sebab memuji-muji itu layak bagi orang-orang jujur. Bersyukurlah kepada TUHAN dengan kecapi, bermazmurlah bagi-Nya dengan gambus sepuluh tali!
— Sebab firman TUHAN itu benar, segala sesuatu dikerjakan-Nya dengan kesetiaan. Ia senang kepada keadilan dan hukum; bumi penuh dengan kasih setia TUHAN.
— Sesungguhnya, mata TUHAN tertuju kepada mereka yang takut akan Dia, kepada mereka yang berharap akan kasih setia-Nya, untuk melepaskan jiwa mereka dari pada maut dan memelihara hidup mereka pada masa kelaparan.
Bacaan Kedua (1 Petrus 2: 4–9)
Pembacaan dari surat pertama dari Santo Petrus.
Dan datanglah kepada-Nya, batu yang hidup itu, yang memang dibuang oleh manusia, tetapi yang dipilih dan dihormat di hadirat Allah. Dan biarlah kamu juga dipergunakan sebagai batu hidup untuk pembangunan suatu rumah rohani, bagi suatu imamat kudus, untuk mempersembahkan persembahan rohani yang karena Yesus Kristus berkenan kepada Allah. Sebab ada tertulis dalam Kitab Suci: "Sesungguhnya, Aku meletakkan di Sion sebuah batu yang terpilih, sebuah batu penjuru yang mahal, dan siapa yang percaya kepada-Nya, tidak akan dipermalukan." Karena itu bagi kamu, yang percaya, ia mahal, tetapi bagi mereka yang tidak percaya: "Batu yang telah dibuang oleh tukang-tukang bangunan, telah menjadi batu penjuru, juga telah menjadi batu sentuhan dan suatu batu sandungan." Mereka tersandung padanya, karena mereka tidak taat kepada Firman Allah; dan untuk itu mereka juga telah disediakan. Tetapi kamulah bangsa yang terpilih, imamat yang rajani, bangsa yang kudus, umat kepunyaan Allah sendiri, supaya kamu memberitakan perbuatan-perbuatan yang besar dari Dia, yang telah memanggil kamu keluar dari kegelapan kepada terang-Nya yang ajaib.
Bacaan Injil (Yohanes 14: 1–12)
DeletePembacaan dari Injil kudus menurut Santo Yohanes.
Yesus berkata-kata kepada murid-muridnya: "Janganlah gelisah hatimu; percayalah kepada Allah, percayalah juga kepada-Ku. Di rumah Bapa-Ku banyak tempat tinggal. Jika tidak demikian, tentu Aku mengatakannya kepadamu. Sebab Aku pergi ke situ untuk menyediakan tempat bagimu. Dan apabila Aku telah pergi ke situ dan telah menyediakan tempat bagimu, Aku akan datang kembali dan membawa kamu ke tempat-Ku, supaya di tempat di mana Aku berada, kamupun berada. Dan ke mana Aku pergi, kamu tahu jalan ke situ." Kata Tomas kepada-Nya: "Tuhan, kami tidak tahu ke mana Engkau pergi; jadi bagaimana kami tahu jalan ke situ?" Kata Yesus kepadanya: "Akulah jalan dan kebenaran dan hidup. Tidak ada seorangpun yang datang kepada Bapa, kalau tidak melalui Aku. Sekiranya kamu mengenal Aku, pasti kamu juga mengenal Bapa-Ku. Sekarang ini kamu mengenal Dia dan kamu telah melihat Dia." Kata Filipus kepada-Nya: "Tuhan, tunjukkanlah Bapa itu kepada kami, itu sudah cukup bagi kami." Kata Yesus kepadanya: "Telah sekian lama Aku bersama-sama kamu, Filipus, namun engkau tidak mengenal Aku? Barangsiapa telah melihat Aku, ia telah melihat Bapa; bagaimana engkau berkata: Tunjukkanlah Bapa itu kepada kami. Tidak percayakah engkau, bahwa Aku di dalam Bapa dan Bapa di dalam Aku? Apa yang Aku katakan kepadamu, tidak Aku katakan dari diri-Ku sendiri, tetapi Bapa, yang diam di dalam Aku, Dialah yang melakukan pekerjaan-Nya. Percayalah kepada-Ku, bahwa Aku di dalam Bapa dan Bapa di dalam Aku; atau setidak-tidaknya, percayalah karena pekerjaan-pekerjaan itu sendiri. Aku berkata kepadamu: Sesungguhnya barangsiapa percaya kepada-Ku, ia akan melakukan juga pekerjaan-pekerjaan yang Aku lakukan, bahkan pekerjaan-pekerjaan yang lebih besar dari pada itu. Sebab Aku pergi kepada Bapa.
O sing a new song to the Lord, for he has worked wonders; in the sight of the nations he has shown his deliverance, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteWhen we knew the way to God and to people, we chose to go our own selfish ways. We now ask the Lord to forgive and to correct us.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Kyrie for the 5th Sunday of Easter.
ReplyDelete— Priest: Lord Jesus, our way, you were always on the way to people. Take us along with you on that road. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
— Priest: Jesus Christ, our way, you went your painful way of the cross. Give us the courage to follow you there. Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
— Priest: Jesus Christ, our way, you are first of all our way to the Father. Take us along with you on that road. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
— Have mercy on us, Lord, forgive us and keep us from devious roads. Go with us the way to everlasting life. Amen.
This is the Collect (Opening Prayer) for the 5th Sunday of Easter.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. Almighty ever-living God, constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us, that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism may, under your protective care, bear much fruit and come to the joys of life eternal. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
This is the Gospel Acclamation for the 5th Sunday of Easter.
ReplyDeleteAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
I am the way, the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father, except through me.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
The priest's homily lasted for 9'08"70.
DeletePriest: Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (pause) We believe that Christ is the way that leads us to the Father. That is reason enough to entrust our prayer to him. And so we pray: Lord, lead us on our pilgrim way.
ReplyDelete— That our Lord Jesus may show the way to his Church: that he may confirm what he has given it everything still lacking, and free it from all obstacles to its mission. And so we pray: Lord, lead us on our pilgrim way.
— That our Lord may show the way to all civic leaders: that he strengthen them in seeking justice, give them the wisdom to discern, and free them from all prejudice and corruption. And so we pray: Lord, lead us on our pilgrim way.
— That our Lord may show the way to all the youth in search of their vocation: that he guides them in their search, keep them believing in the goodness of the Lord, and free them from discouragement. And so we pray: Lord, lead us on our pilgrim way.
— That our Lord may show the way to all who suffer: that he may strengthen the weak, stand by the side of the lonely, and dispose generous people to feed the hungry. And so we pray: Lord, lead us on our pilgrim way.
— That our Lord may show the way to our community: that he may strengthen our faith, keep us united, and lead us on our pilgrim way. And so we pray: Lord, lead us on our pilgrim way.
— Lord, in your Holy name, obtain for us from your Heavenly Father, his providence of the Saint Peter Canisius International Catholic Parish. And so we pray: Lord, lead us on our pilgrim way.
Priest: We pray for those intentions offered for the Mass and for our personal intentions… And so we pray: Lord, lead us on pilgrim way. Lord Jesus, we rely on you for you are the way and the truth and the life. Show us the way and teach us to seek the truth and lead us to life eternal. Amen.
O God, who by the wonderful exchange effected in this sacrifice have made us partakers of the one supreme Godhead, grant, we pray, that as we have come to know your truth, we may make it ours by a worthy way of life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteIt is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, at all times to acclaim you, O Lord, but in this time above all to laud you yet more gloriously, when Christ our Passover has been sacrificed. By the oblation of his Body, he brought the sacrifices of old to fulfillment in the reality of the Cross and by commending himself to you for our salvation, showed himself the Priest, the Altar, and the Lamb of sacrifice. Therefore, overcome with paschal joy, every land, every people exults in your praise and even the heavenly powers, with the angelic hosts, sing together the unending hymn of your glory, as they acclaim…
ReplyDeleteGraciously be present to your people, we pray, O Lord, and lead those you have imbued with heavenly mysteries to pass from former ways to newness of life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Blessing (Closing Prayer) for the 5th Sunday of Easter.
ReplyDeleteBow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
Through the resurrection of his Son, God has redeemed you and made you his children. May he bless you with joy. Amen.
By faith you rose with him in baptism. May your lives be holy, so that you will be united with him forever. Amen.
May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, † and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Mass has ended, and you are sent. Therefore, let us go and take Christ to the people. Thanks be to God.
Unang pagbabasa (Mga Gawa 6: 1–7)
ReplyDeleteAng pagbabasa sa mga gawa ng mga apostol.
Habang patuloy na dumarami ang mga alagad, nagkaroon ng reklamo laban sa mga Hebreo ang mga Helenista. Sinabi nilang ang mga biyuda sa pangkat nila ay napapabayaan sa pang-araw-araw na pamamahagi ng ikabubuhay. Kaya't tinipon ng Labindalawa ang buong kapulungan ng mga mananampalataya at sinabi sa kanila, “Hindi namin dapat pabayaan ang pangangaral ng salita ng Diyos upang mangasiwa sa pamamahagi ng ikabubuhay. Kaya, mga kapatid, pumili kayo sa mga kasamahan ninyo ng pitong lalaking iginagalang, puspos ng Espiritu, at matatalino upang ilagay namin sila sa tungkuling ito. Samantala, iuukol naman namin ang aming panahon sa pananalangin at sa pangangaral ng salita.” Nalugod ang buong kapulungan sa panukalang ito, kaya't pinili nila si Esteban, isang lalaking lubos ang pananampalataya sa Diyos at puspos ng Espiritu Santo, at sina Felipe, Procoro, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, at si Nicolas na taga-Antioquia, isang Hentil na nahikayat sa pananampalatayang Judio. Nang iharap sila sa mga apostol, sila'y ipinanalangin at pinatungan ng kamay. Patuloy na lumaganap ang salita ng Diyos at dumami ang mga alagad sa Jerusalem. At maraming paring Judio ang naniwala sa Magandang Balita.
Pangalawang pagbabasa (1 Pedro 2: 4–9)
Ang pagbabasa sa unang sulat ni San Pedro.
Lumapit kayo sa kanya, sa batong buháy na itinakwil ng mga tao ngunit pinili ng Diyos at mahalaga sa kanyang paningin. Tulad ng mga batong buháy, maging bahagi kayo ng isang templong espirituwal. Bilang mga paring itinalaga para sa Diyos, mag-alay kayo sa Diyos ng mga handog na espirituwal na kalugud-lugod sa kanya sa pamamagitan ni Jesu-Cristo, sapagkat sinasabi ng kasulatan, “Tingnan ninyo, inilalagay ko sa Zion ang isang batong-panulukan, pinili at mahalaga; hindi mapapahiya ang sinumang sumasampalataya sa kanya.” Kaya nga, mahalaga siya sa inyong mga sumasampalataya sa kanya, ngunit sa mga hindi sumasampalataya, natutupad ang mga ito: “Ang batong itinakwil ng mga tagapagtayo ng bahay ang siyang naging batong-pundasyon.” At “Ito ang batong katitisuran ng mga tao, batong ikadadapa nila.” Natisod sila sapagkat hindi sila sumunod sa salita ng Diyos; ganoon ang nakatakda para sa kanila. Ngunit kayo ay isang lahing pinili, mga maharlikang pari, isang bansang hinirang, bayang pag-aari ng Diyos, pinili upang magpahayag ng mga kahanga-hangang ginawa niya. Siya ang tumawag sa inyo mula sa kadiliman patungo sa kanyang kahanga-hangang kaliwanagan.
Ebanghelyo (Juan 14: 1–12)
DeleteAng magandang balita ayon kay San Juan.
“Huwag mabagabag ang inyong kalooban; sumampalataya kayo sa Diyos, sumampalataya din kayo sa akin. Sa bahay ng aking Ama ay maraming silid. Kung hindi ito totoo, sasabihin ko ba sa inyong pupunta ako roon upang ipaghanda ko kayo ng inyong matitirhan? At kapag naipaghanda ko na kayo ng matitirhan, ako'y babalik at isasama ko kayo upang kayo'y makapiling ko kung saan ako naroroon. At alam na ninyo ang daan patungo sa pupuntahan ko.” Sinabi sa kanya ni Tomas, “Panginoon, hindi po namin alam kung saan kayo pupunta, paano naming malalaman ang daan?” Sumagot si Jesus, “Ako ang daan, ang katotohanan, at ang buhay. Walang makakapunta sa Ama kundi sa pamamagitan ko. Kung ako'y kilala ninyo, kilala na rin ninyo ang aking Ama. Mula ngayon ay kilala na ninyo siya at inyo nang nakita.” Sinabi sa kanya ni Felipe, “Panginoon, ipakita po ninyo sa amin ang Ama at masisiyahan na kami.” Sumagot si Jesus, “Kay tagal na ninyo akong kasama, hanggang ngayo'y hindi mo pa ako kilala, Felipe? Ang nakakita sa akin ay nakakita na sa Ama. Bakit mo sinasabing ‘Ipakita mo sa amin ang Ama’? Hindi ka ba naniniwalang ako'y nasa Ama at ang Ama ay nasa akin? Hindi sa akin galing ang sinasabi ko sa inyo. Ngunit ang Ama na nananatili sa akin ang siyang gumaganap ng kanyang gawain. Maniwala kayo sa akin; ako'y nasa Ama at ang Ama ay nasa akin. Kung ayaw ninyong maniwala sa sinasabi ko, maniwala kayo dahil sa mga ginagawa ko. Pakatandaan ninyo: ang nananalig sa akin ay makakagawa ng mga ginagawa ko, at higit pa kaysa rito, sapagkat babalik na ako sa Ama.”