The First Letter of Peter reminds us that we are living stones, “chosen and precious in the sight of God…built into a spiritual house…to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God.” May these words inspire us to cherish the gift of our lives as we unite together to give praise and glory to the Lord.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter
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As the number of believers grows in Antioch, Paul faces hostility and opposition. His experience reminds us to follow the Lord with all our heart, knowing that there will be challenges, but God will work through what we say and do.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter
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St. Paul concludes his preaching in the synagogue with the resurrection of Christ. This crucial component of the faith inspires us to follow the Risen Lord with hope and joy, leading others to Jesus.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Easter
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Following the Scripture readings in the synagogue in Antioch, Paul connects salvation history to Jesus, showing how Christ fulfills the Old Testament. May this passage inspire us to learn more about our faith, so that we can share it with the people in our lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Easter
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On this Feast of St. Philip and St. James, we hear about the many people who gave personal witness to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There example inspires us to seek out ways that we can offer our own individual testimony of the Good News today.
Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Philip and James
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St. Philip and St. James, pray for us!
Following the persecution of Stephen, the disciples travel and proclaim the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. More people are joining the Church, and new believers are taking the initiative to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter
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St. Athanasius, pray for us!
Peter’s vision and experience reveals the Holy Spirit at work in the hearts of people who have no connection to Jewish custom and salvation history. The Good News has no boundaries, and we are invited today to consider how we proclaim the Gospel message by what we say and do.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Easter
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St. Joseph the Worker, pray for us!
Here are some of the key themes that surface in the readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7
Psalm – 33:1-2,4-5,18-19
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 2:4-9
Gospel – John 14:1-12
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter
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The 23rd Psalm strengthens our faith as we claim Christ as the shepherd of our lives. May we turn to the Lord in our need and call upon God for help when we assist others on their journey through life.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter
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St. Peter performs two miracles, revealing how the power of the Holy Spirit works through human hearts to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!
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