Monthly Archives: April 2022

Daily Mass: Peter leads people to Jesus. Catholic Inspiration

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Having done a miracle through the name of Jesus, Peter then takes the opportunity to lead people to the Lord.

Mass Readings – Thursday in the Octave of Easter

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St. Anselm, pray for us!


Daily Mass: Peter heals in the name of Jesus. Catholic Inspiration

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Peter heals a crippled man in the name of Jesus, revealing the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our world.

Mass Readings – Wednesday in the Octave of Easter

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Daily Mass: St. Peter preaches repentance and baptism. Catholic Inspiration

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Peter continues to proclaim the Good News of Christ, calling the people to repentance and baptism.

Mass Readings – Tuesday in the Octave of Easter

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Daily Mass: The preaching of St. Peter. Catholic Inspiration

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Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter boldly preaches the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Mass Readings – Monday in the Octave of Easter

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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter

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Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter.

1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 5:12-16

  • The apostles continue the healing ministry of the Lord by performing many signs and wonders.
  • Many people are cured of their illnesses, and the number of believers continues to increase.

Psalm – 118:2-4,13-15,22-24

  • “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.”
  • God performs great deeds, even in the midst of human suffering and tribulation.

2nd Reading – Revelation 1:9-11a,12-13,17-19

  • John is caught up in a prophetic vision where he sees the Son of Man.
  • He is told not to be afraid, for death has been overcome.

Gospel – John 20:19-31

  • “Doubting Thomas” does not believe that the disciples have seen the Risen Lord.
  • Once Thomas does see, Jesus gives praise to those who have not seen, but still believe.

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter

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Easter Day

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The joy of the resurrection of Jesus Christ transforms our hearts and overflows into our lives as we share the Good News. The Lord is risen! He is risen, indeed!

Mass Readings – Easter Sunday

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Easter Vigil

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On this holy night Christians around the world celebrate the great events of salvation history as we acknowledge our part in God’s great love story. May we embrace what we have been given and share it with one another!

Mass Readings – Easter Vigil

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Good Friday

We recall the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross so that we never take for granted the Lord’s saving gift as we are inspired to grow in faith, hope and love.

Readings – Good Friday

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Holy Thursday

Our need for connection – with God and one another – is revealed on Holy Thursday as we celebrate the gifts of holy communion and service.

Mass Readings – Holy Thursday

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Daily Mass: Judas, the betrayer. Catholic Inspiration

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The temptation and capitulation to sin has now led Judas to a moment of action. As he betrays Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, we recall how all sin leads us ultimately away from God and one another.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week

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