Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter preaches to crowd with boldness and conviction.
Mass Readings – Monday in the Octave of Easter (#261)
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Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
Here are some of the main themes that we find in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday.
1st Reading – Acts 2:42-47
- The disciples are living in community, eating and praying together as they share their resources to take care of one another.
- The apostles perform many signs and wonders, and the numbers of believers continue to grow.
Psalm – 118:2-4,13-15,22-24
- “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.”
- God gives help and strength to those in need, renewing lives that have been rejected by others.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 1:3-9
- Praise is given to God the Father who has saved us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- We acknowledge our present sufferings and place our hope in the Lord as we journey toward eternal life.
Gospel – John 20:19-31
- The Risen Lord Jesus appears to the disciples on two occasions saying, “Peace be with you.”
- Thomas, absent at the first appearance, comes to believe and professes his faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter (#43)
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Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord
THE LORD IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN, INDEED!
Mass Readings – Easter Sunday (#42)
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Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
On this holy night we join the Church around the world as we celebrate the triumph of Christ our Light!
Mass Readings – Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil (#41)
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Christ our Light! Thanks be to God!
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Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
As we hear the Passion of the Lord on this Good Friday, may we join our sufferings and sacrifices to the Cross of Christ.
Readings – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion (#40)
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We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
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Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Our reception of the Body and Blood of Christ instituted at the Last Supper sustains us for service in the world for the glory of God.
Mass Readings – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (#39)
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Daily Mass: Judas plots his betrayal. Catholic Inspiration
Judas plots his betrayal of Jesus, and the Lord acknowledges it right before the institution of the Eucharist.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week (#259)
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Daily Mass: The darkness within Judas and Peter is revealed. Catholic Inspiration
At the Last Supper, the darkness within Judas and Peter is revealed, showing us how our unique temptations can weaken our hearts.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of Holy Week (#258)
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Daily Mass: Jesus is at the center of a diverse crowd of people. Catholic Inspiration
At the home of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary, Jesus is surrounding by a wide variety of people as the heart of Judas is revealed.
Mass Readings – Monday of Holy Week (#257)
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Study, Pray, Serve: Easter Sunday
Let’s examine some of the main themes in the readings for Easter Day.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 10:34a,37-43
- Peter proclaims the life, death and resurrection of Jesus to the crowd.
- The disciples are witnesses of Christ and testify on his behalf for the forgiveness of sins.
Psalm 118: 1-2,16-17,22-23
- “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”
- We give thanks for the might and glory of God who is merciful to us.
2nd Reading – Colossians 3:1-4
- You have died with Christ, and your life is hidden with God.
- When Christ your life appears, you will appear with him in glory.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 5:6b-8
- We clear out the old yeast of malice and wickedness.
- We make a new batch of dough with the new yeast of sincerity and truth.
Gospel – John 20:1-9
- Mary Magdalen finds the tomb empty and runs to tell Peter and the other disciple.
- Peter and the other disciple run back to the tomb.
- They had not yet understood that Jesus had to rise from the dead.
Mass Readings – Easter Sunday (#42)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ
- Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
- Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord
- Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
- Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
- Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
- Daily Mass: Judas plots his betrayal
- Daily Mass: The darkness within Judas and Peter is revealed
- Study, Pray, Serve: Easter Day
- Daily Mass: Jesus is at the center of a diverse crowd of people
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