Here are some of the key themes that surface in the readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7
Seven reputable men are appointed to assist with the daily distribution as the Christian community grows.
Freed from these tasks, the Apostles continue to focus their efforts on prayer and the ministry of the word.
Psalm – 33:1-2,4-5,18-19
“Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.”
We rejoice in the kindness and justice of the Lord, who preserves those who fear him.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 2:4-9
Christ “the stone that the builders rejected, has become the cornerstone” calls us to become living stones that are built up into God’s spiritual house.
We are chosen by God, called to offer our lives by the one who leads us out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Gospel – John 14:1-12
Jesus is “the way and the truth and the life” who prepares a place for us in heaven.
Christ, united to the Father, invites us to believe in him and carry out his work in the world.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter (#52)
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In the face of the evil that we see in our world, the Lord is our Good Shepherd who leads us to abundant life.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (#49)
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May the example of St. Mark inspire us to proclaim our faith through our words and actions.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mark (#555)
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St. Mark, pray for us!
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God sends Ananias to restore Saul’s sight and baptize him, revealing how God’s grace can work in even the hardest of hearts.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#277)
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St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, pray for us!
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The exchange between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch reveals a practical four-step process that we can follow today as we share the Good News of Jesus with the people in our lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#276)
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St. George & St. Adalbert, pray for us!
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While persecution scatters the disciples from Jerusalem, the Church continues to thrive and flourish.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#275)
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The death of Stephen reveals the challenges faced by the early Church and reminds us that our faith in Christ comes with a cost.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#274)
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St. Anselm, pray for us!
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Stephen stands his ground in the face of opposition, filled with wisdom and Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#273)
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Let’s examine some of the main themes in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 2:14a,36-41
Peter stands with the Eleven Apostles and preaches a message of repentance and baptism to receive the Holy Spirit.
About 3000 people respond!
Psalm – 23:1-6
“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.”
This well known Psalm has inspired millions of Christians with a promise of God’s grace and strength.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 2:20b-25
Following the example of Jesus on the Cross, we receive the grace of God as we patiently endure suffering.
Having gone astray like sheep, we find our restoration in Christ, who shepherds and guards our souls.
Gospel – John 10:1-10
Jesus is both the shepherd who knows his sheep and the gate through which they pass into safety.
The sheep recognize the shepherd’s voice and they follow him so that they may have abundant life.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (#49)
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On the road to Emmaus two downcast disciples encounter the Risen Lord, and their faith is ignited as Christ teaches the Scriptures and breaks the bread.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Easter (#46)
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Three Great Things 