Today’s Topics:

1)  The “I AM” Statements of Jesus; Gospel for the 5^th Sunday of Easter (John 15.1-8)

2) More on Catholic Optimism; About the Ordination Class of 2024

https://spiritdaily.org/blog/news/and-the-average-priest-is

3) The Sign of Peace; Thoughts on Saint George; Is Christ Sacrificed Again at Mass?

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/257419/rite-of-peace-is-not-just-a-greeting-or-friendly-gesture-nun-explains

4) The Rise of the Catholic chatbot; Is the Congregation Essential to the Mass?