The leaders and scribes are powerless to respond to the healing miracle, as the boldness of Peter and John reveals their conviction to follow Jesus Christ in the face of persecution.
Mass Readings – Saturday in the Octave of Easter (#266)
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Peter, strengthened by his faith in Christ and filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly addresses the leaders and courageously claims that Jesus is the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday in the Octave of Easter (#265)
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Peter’s boldness and Mary Magdalen’s commission reveal the transformation that takes place when people open their hearts to the saving grace of God.
Mass Readings – Monday in the Octave of Easter
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Released from custody, Peter and John return to the disciples to recount what happened. As they pray, the Holy Spirit comes upon them while the ground shakes and they preach with boldness.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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After the release of Peter and John, the community prays for a bold faith to speak and act in the name of Jesus.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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As the disciples moved from doubt to bold belief, we see the process that often accompanies our transformation in faith. We need time to understand, integrate and apply God’s grace to our lives; may this Easter season help us to proclaim the Good News with boldness!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the Octave of Easter
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