Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter.

1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 15:1-2,22-29

• The question arises if a person has to strictly follow Jewish law in order to follow Jesus and be saved.
• The apostles and elders gather in Jerusalem and determine that the Gospel can be preached to all people.

Psalm – 67:2-3,5-6,8

• “O God, let all the nations praise you!”
• All people rejoice among the nations for the salvation that comes from God.

2nd Reading – Revelation 21:10-14,22-23

• The heavenly city of Jerusalem is seen in all its gleaming splendor.
• The city has no need of sun or moon, for the Lamb of God is the lamp that gives it light.

Gospel – John 14:23-29

• Jesus asks the Father to send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, to teach and remind the disciples.
• The Lord then gives his disciples peace that cannot be found in the world, so that they are not troubled or afraid.

Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of Easter (#57)

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