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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Daily Mass: God gives us strength and peace. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
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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3rd Sunday of Easter: Christ meets us where we are and leads us. Catholic Inspiration
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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Daily Mass: Our service of others reveals our love for Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
The material needs of the Greek speaking widows calls forth the practical ministry of the first seven deacons in the early Church.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#272)
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Daily Mass: We are on the right path when we stay close to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The wisdom of Gamaliel guides the Sanhedrin and reveals a spiritual insight: when we embrace our faith in Jesus Christ we are vibrant and authentic witnesses of the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#271)
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Daily Mass: We must obey God. Catholic Inspiration
The Apostles remain adamant in the face of persecution, seeking to obey God rather than men.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#270)
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Daily Mass: God so love the world! Catholic Inspiration
Freed from prison by the power of God, the apostles continue to fearlessly proclaim the Good News.
Mass Readings – Wednesday in the 2nd Week of Easter (#269)
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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ unites us in heart and mind. Catholic Inspiration
The early Church is united in one heart and mind, reminding us that our faith in Jesus Christ draws us closer to God and one another.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#268)
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Daily Mass: It is the Holy Spirit, and not our ego, that directs our faith. Catholic Inspiration
Filled with the Holy Spirit, the disciples rejoice over the news from Peter and John and continue to speak the word of God with boldness.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#267)
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St. Martin I, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Easter
Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts: 2:14,22-33
- Peter preaches to the people about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
- Peter cites Psalm 16, revealing how this passage is fulfilled in Christ.
Psalm – 16:1-2,4,7-11
- “Lord, you will show us the path of life.”
- The passage recaps a substantial amount of what Peter quoted to the people in the first reading.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 1:17-21
- This exhortation to conduct ourselves with reverence finds its strength in Christ, the spotless unblemished blood of the lamb of God.
- Christ is revealed to us through our faith, hope, and belief in God.
Gospel – Luke 24:13-35
- On the road to Emmaus, two disciples encounter Jesus along the way as he interprets the scripture passages that refer to Christ.
- During the breaking of the bread, they recognize Jesus – who disappears from their sight – and return to Jerusalem to announce to the disciples what they experienced.
- This basic structure – Scripture and the breaking of the bread – is the basic outline for the Mass we celebrate!
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Easter (#46)
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