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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 5th Week of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 14:21-27
Paul and Barnabas travel through several cities proclaiming the Good News and exhorting the disciples.
They encourage them to persevere, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”
Psalm – 145:8-13
“I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.”
The Lord is gracious and merciful, good to all, and his dominion will endure forever.
2nd Reading – Revelation 21:1-5a
John has a vision of a new heaven and a new earth, and he sees the new Jerusalem.
God will dwell with his people, wiping away every tear from their eyes.
Gospel – John 13:31-33a,34-35
Jesus proclaims that God is now glorified in the Son of Man.
The Lord gives his disciples a new commandment: love on another.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter (#54)
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On this Mother’s Day weekend, we recall the sacrifices of our moms as we look to the example of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who is our Good Shepherd.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (#51)
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The Holy Spirit directs and empowers Peter, who does mighty miracles in the name of Jesus.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#278)
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St. John of Avila and St. Damien de Veuster, pray for us!
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Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Saul proclaims the faith that he formerly persecuted, and Ananias overcomes fear to bring God’s healing.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#277)
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Guided by the Holy Spirit, Philip engages conversation with a court official and leads him to faith in Jesus.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Easter (#276)
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Following the martyrdom of Stephen, the Church flourishes even as it is persecuted with violence.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#275)
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After speaking to the Sanhedrin and the people, Stephen dies for his faith that Jesus is the Christ and messiah.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#274)
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Stephen, speaking with wisdom and the Holy Spirit, encounters opposition as he proclaims the Good News to the people.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#273)
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Let’s examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 13:14,43-52
Paul and Barnabas preach the Gospel in Antioch in Pisidia, what is today a central and southern region in Turkey.
While many Jews accept their preaching, jealousy and abuse break out, so the Apostles turn their attention to the Gentiles and tell them about Jesus.
Psalm – 100:1-3,5
“We are his people, the sheep of his flock.”
We sing joyfully to the Lord who made us, whose kindness endures forever.
2nd Reading – Revelation 7:9,14b-17
John’s vision reveals a countless multitude who stand before the Lamb, wearing white robes and holding palm branches.
John is told that these people have survived great distress, and their robes were made white in the blood of the Lamb.
Gospel – 10:27-30
Jesus says that his sheep hear his voice; they know and follow him.
The Father has given them to Jesus, and no one can take the sheep from his hand.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (#51)
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Jesus asks Peter, “Do you love me?” three times, underscoring the Lord’s loving response to our human weaknesses by meeting us where we are and inviting us to love as God loves us.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Easter (#48)
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Three Great Things 