
As Saul and Barnabas are chosen by God for a special task, we see how the Lord continues to call each one of us today to go forth into the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter
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St. Peter’s vision from God enlightens him to recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit among the Gentiles (that’s non-Jewish people.) May our awareness of the Spirit guide us to see the Lord at work among us all in these changing times!
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Easter
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Psalm 23 proclaims “The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.” Through love, knowledge and action we draw near to our Shepherd and are guided by Him on our journey through life.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter
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St. Peter’s words to Jesus in the Gospel are witnessed in the miracles he performs in the Lord’s name. May his example inspire us to put our faith into practice!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Like parts in a play or orchestra, it takes many people – in great and small ways – working together to bring forth something beautiful. The same is true in spiritual life, and we see today in the example of Ananias how God can take even our smallest action and bring about great results.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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I love watching “underdog” movies…you know, where someone fights for the impossible dream, against all odds, moving uphill every step of the way. In daily life we see inspiring examples all around us, and in the Church we know that with God’s grace we flourish in the midst of struggle.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Stephen is the first disciple to be martyred: to die for his faith in Jesus Christ. His example reminds us that we will all make an offering of our lives – in great and small ways – as we put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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St. Stephen’s faith gets noticed by a hostile group of people who strive to oppose him. His example reveals a simple truth: a vibrant faith in Christ will draw people…and sometimes require us to stand our ground.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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