Jesus reveals that he is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, inviting us to read and study the Scriptures in order to enrich our faith and prepare us to share it with others.
Mass Readings – Thursday in the Octave of Easter (#264)
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Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Peter and John have no silver or gold, but instead they give witness to Jesus Christ and perform a healing miracle.
Mass Readings – Wednesday in the Octave of Easter (#263)
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Daily Mass: The Easter joy that invites us to repent and receive the Holy Spirit.
Following Peter’s speech, the crowd is cut to the heart and asks what they must do. Peter’s response to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit inspires us to live our faith with an ongoing conversion of heart as the Spirit guides us throughout our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday in the Octave of Easter (#262)
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Daily Mass: We cast out fear and embrace our faith in Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The Risen Lord says “do not be afraid” to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, reminding us to imitate the example of Peter and preach the Good News when the opportunity arises.
Mass Readings – Monday in the Octave of Easter (#261)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35
- The community of believers was of one heart and mind, sharing everything in common.
- The apostles bore witness to the resurrection of Jesus, and there was no needy person among them.
Psalm – 118:2-4,13-15,22-24
- “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.”
- Even when we are hard pressed and falling, the Lord helps us and fills us with joy.
2nd Reading – 1st John 5:1-6
- When we love God and obey his commandments we know that we love the children of God.
- The Spirit testifies truly that Jesus is the Son of God who came through water and blood.
Gospel – John 20:19-31
- On the evening of the first day of the week, Jesus appears to the disciples; however, Thomas is absent, and he scoffs at the disciples when they tell him what happened.
- Jesus appears a week later in the same locked room, and Thomas comes to faith in the Risen Lord.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter (#44)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: What we measure out to others will be measured back to us
- Daily Mass: What is growing in our hearts?
- Daily Mass: We join the Lord's family when we do the will of God
- Daily Mass: Confronting the darkness of evil
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- Daily Mass: Living our faith when the world wants to mock us
- Daily Mass: Jesus calls us by name for specific tasks in the world
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