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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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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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Photo by Ted GoldBerg on Pexels.com 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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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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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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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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John’s Gospel reveals the moment when Judas gave in to Satan’s temptation in the darkness of night. Enlighted by this passage, we recognize that we face a daily spiritual battle with evil that requires our vigilance and trust in the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of Holy Week
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John’s Gospel sheds light on the vulnerability of Judas: his stealing from the common money purse has already made him vulnerable to temptation and sin…easy prey for Satan.
Mass Readings – Monday of Holy Week
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Let’s examine some of the main themes in the readings for Easter Day.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 10:34a,37-43
Peter proclaims the life, death and resurrection of Jesus to the crowd. The disciples are witnesses of Christ and testify on his behalf for the forgiveness of sins. Psalm 118: 1-2,16-17,22-23
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” We give thanks for the might and glory of God who is merciful to us. 2nd Reading – Colossians 3:1-4
You have died with Christ, and your life is hidden with God. When Christ your life appears, you will appear with him in glory. 2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 5:6b-8
We clear out the old yeast of malice and wickedness. We make a new batch of dough with the new yeast of sincerity and truth. Gospel – John 20:1-9
Mary Magdalen finds the tomb empty and runs to tell Peter and the other disciple. Peter and the other disciple run back to the tomb. They had not yet understood that Jesus had to rise from the dead. Mass Readings – Easter Day
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The sixth and final installment about the Eucharist examines the “Road to Emmaus” from the Gospel of Luke as a model for understanding how the Mass can powerfully impact our spiritual lives in the modern world.
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Three Great Things 