Let’s examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 13:14,43-52
- Paul and Barnabas preach the Gospel in Antioch in Pisidia, what is today a central and southern region in Turkey.
- While many Jews accept their preaching, jealousy and abuse break out, so the Apostles turn their attention to the Gentiles and tell them about Jesus.
Psalm – 100:1-3,5
- “We are his people, the sheep of his flock.”
- We sing joyfully to the Lord who made us, whose kindness endures forever.
2nd Reading – Revelation 7:9,14b-17
- John’s vision reveals a countless multitude who stand before the Lamb, wearing white robes and holding palm branches.
- John is told that these people have survived great distress, and their robes were made white in the blood of the Lamb.
Gospel – 10:27-30
- Jesus says that his sheep hear his voice; they know and follow him.
- The Father has given them to Jesus, and no one can take the sheep from his hand.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (#51)
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