The Acts of the Apostles recounts both the persecution and joy that the early Church experienced, showcasing how St. Philip carried on the mission of Jesus through his actions. As we face our challenges today, may we allow the grace of the Lord to give us the strength and wisdom we need.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Jesus teaches that he is “the bread of life” and whoever comes to him will never hunger. The Lord sustains us with this living bread, giving us the strength we need to face the challenges of life today.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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The encounter between Jesus and St. Peter offers us an example of the Lord’s gentle call to grow ever deeper in our love. God patiently meets us where we are and invites us to follow…may we respond!
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Easter
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The Acts of the Apostles reveals that from the beginning the Church faced challenges and new opportunities for service. As we engage our lives today we have the chance to consider how the Lord is calling us to offer our lives in the name of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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The feast of saints Philip and James reveals that God works through the unique gifts of our lives to continue the proclamation of the saving work of the Lord in our world today.
Mass Readings – The Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles
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Questioned by the Sanhedrin, Peter and the other Apostles state, “We must obey God rather than men.” As disciples of Jesus Christ we recognized that we have been made, redeemed and sanctified by the grace of God…and in our moments of testing our character will be revealed by our obedience.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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This well known passage from the Gospel of John reminds us that it was out of love for sinful humanity that God sent Jesus Christ for our salvation. May we humbly acknowledge the darkness within our hearts and turn to the one who longs to make us whole.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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As Jesus speaks to Nicodemus we discover that our hope in Christ gives us the strength we need for our earthly journey. Whatever challenges we encounter in this life, we look to the Lord’s victory over sin and death to guide us to Heaven.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles reveals how the early Church, filled with the Holy Spirit, grew in numbers as the Apostles continued the ministry of Jesus. Their example becomes our inspiration today to go and make disciples for the Lord.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter
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Mark’s Gospel offers three different occasions where the Risen Lord appeared to fourteen disciples: Mary Magdalene, Two on the road to Emmaus and the Eleven Apostles. In these encounters we see our own human need for the time and effort necessary to grow in our faith.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the Octave of Easter
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