Sunday, May 3, 2026

Dear brothers and sisters

Living amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the world where many voices claim to offer the right direction, we are called to follow Jesus, who guides us in where we are going, with whom we walk, and the destination to which we are striving. He is the Way as He teaches us to embrace the cross, to pass through suffering, and to face the daily trials with unwavering faith. He is the Way as He shows us how to be rooted in God, to trust fully in His plan, and to surrender our lives into His hands. He is the Way as He demands us to love our neighbors unconditionally, to forgive others sincerely, and to serve the people without seeking recognition. To say that Jesus is the Way means walking with Him each day in trust, in love, and in faithful obedience to the Heavenly Father.

In a world filled with competing voices, artificial values, and partial understandings, Jesus stands as the full-ness of unchanging, faithful, and life-giving truth. In every word He speaks and every deed He performs, Je-sus not only demonstrated that He is the Messenger of the Heavenly Father, but also served as the Promised One who fully revealed the image of the invisible God to the visible world as a living, loving, merciful, and just reality. He calls us to choose honesty over convenience, faith over doubt, trust over fear, and eternity over what fades away. Through Him, we are drawn out of the masks we wear, the illusions we cling to, the lies we believe, and the sin we commit, into the light of what is real and lasting. Jesus is the truth as His words shape our minds, His presence transforms our lives, and His grace leads us to a peace that endures beyond every trial and tribulation.

While we go about our daily routines, including breathing, working, and simply getting through life, Jesus invites us to inhabit a deeper reality: a Life that is overflowing with joy, rich in meaning, and firmly rooted in God. His words awaken our faith, His love renews our hearts, His promise of resurrection fills our minds with hope, and His teaching completely transforms our lives. Through the mystery of His incarnation and physical presence, Jesus draws us back to the journey of faith, reconnects us with God, and leads us toward His heav-enly kingdom. Jesus is the Life because He reminds us that true meaning of Life is not determined by external circumstances, but by the grace of God unfolding within our souls, even when we face temporary suffering, loss, or failure. He is the Life as He teaches us to live in communion with God and with others, especially as we learn to love selflessly, forgive generously, and hold fast to hope in times of difficulty. Finally, Jesus is the Life when He is the Good Shepherd who leads us toward eternal life. In Him, life does not end in death, but is transformed and fulfilled forever.

Sincerely yours in Jesus Christ and Our Lady of La Vang!

Reverend Kiet Anh Ta.