Paul is directed by the Lord to cast out fear and continue speaking the Good News to the people.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of the Year (#295)
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St. Isidore, pray for us!
Daily Mass: Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, for God is with us. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: The example of St. Matthias. Catholic Inspiration
St. Matthias, one of the original disciples who was with Jesus from the beginning, is chosen to take the place vacated by Judas Iscariot.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle (#564)
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St. Matthias, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Paul has limited success in Athens. Catholic Inspiration
Having given his best effort to preach to the people of Athens, Paul moves on to Corinth after having limited success.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter (#293)
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Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God works through Paul in prison. Catholic inspiration
Stripped, beaten and in prison, Paul and Silas remain steadfast for the Lord, ultimately bringing the jailer and his household to faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter (#292)
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St. Nereus, St. Achilleus, & St. Pancras, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Gospel is accepted in Philippi. Catholic Inspiration
Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, opens her heart to the Gospel, and after having her entire household baptized, she offers hospitality to Paul and his companions.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of Easter (#291)
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Ascension of the Lord
Here are some of the main themes that we find on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord.
1st Reading – Acts 1:1-11
- The prologue (v. 1-5) serves as a transition between the Gospel of Luke and Acts, and introduces the coming of the Holy Spirit.
- The Lord then ascends into the sky, having promised the disciples the power of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm – 47:2-3,6-9
- “God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.”
- All people rejoice and give praise to God, the Most High and great king, who reigns over all the nations.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 1:17-23
- Christ, seated in glory at the right hand of the Father in heaven, reigns over all creation.
- As his disciples, we pray for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, that our hearts will be enlightened as we follow Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 28:16-20
- The Risen Lord greets the Eleven in Galilee; even though they have doubts, they worship Jesus.
- Christ gives them the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Ascension of the Lord (#58)
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6th Sunday of Easter: When we walk together in faith, we mentor one another. Catholic Inspiration
The First Letter of Peter offers practical advice about how we are to speak and act as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of Easter (#55)
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Daily Mass: St. Paul is guided by the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
The Holy Spirit directs St. Paul, and in a vision he sets his course for Macedonia to proclaim the Good News.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Easter (#290)
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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ guides our lives. Catholic Inspiration
The decision from the Council of Jerusalem is received with great joy by the Gentiles in city of Antioch.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Easter (#289)
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Daily Mass: The love of Christ guides a crucial discussion in the early Church.
The Council of Jerusalem reveals a lively discussion among the apostles, rooted in their love for the Lord Jesus they listen to one another.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter (#288)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, for God is with us.
- Daily Mass: The example of St. Matthias
- Daily Mass: Paul has limited success in Athens
- Daily Mass: God works through Paul in prison
- Daily Mass: The Gospel is accepted in Philippi
- Study, Pray, Serve: Ascension of the Lord
- 6th Sunday of Easter: When we walk together in faith, we mentor one another
- Daily Mass: St. Paul is guided by the Holy Spirit
- Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ guides our lives
- Daily Mass: The love of Christ guides a crucial discussion in the early Church
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