Chapter 15 of the Acts of the Apostles addresses the first major debate within the early Church, namely, does a person have to be Jewish to follow Jesus? Today we have the first part of this debate, which highlights the need to come together for an intense discussion.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Easter
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Jesus offers something that the world does not give, yet the world desperately needs. May we draw close to the Prince of Peace to heal our hearts and give serenity to our souls.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter
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On this feast of the Apostles, Philip and James, we recall that God calls every one of us in a unique and personal way to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles
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Study: What do the readings say?
Pray: What do the readings say to me?
Serve: What do the readings make me do or say…today?
Let’s take a look at some of the major themes in the Scripture readings for the 6th Week of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48
Psalm 98:1,2-3,3-4
2nd Reading – 1 John 4:7-10
Gospel – John 15:9-17
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of Easter
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Note: This post was first published on May 3, 2021.
Christ is the vine; we are the branches. Drawing strength from the Lord we flourish and grow, fruitfully sharing the grace we have received with the people in our lives.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter
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As Paul and Barnabas encounter resistance, they turn to the Gentiles to proclaim the Good News of salvation.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter
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St. Paul continues the message we heard yesterday, highlighting keys points about Jesus.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Easter
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St. Paul preaches to the people, showing how Jesus is the fulfillment of salvation history.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Easter
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The reading from Acts shows the how disciples of the growing, dynamic, early Church discerned God’s will through fasting and prayer.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter
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The Acts of the Apostles recounts how the Church continues to grow through the efforts of many people in many places.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter
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