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Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31
Saul arrives in Jerusalem and seeks to join the disciples, but they are afraid of meeting with him.
Barnabas takes charge of the situation, and explains how Saul has had a conversion of heart.
When Saul speaks boldly about Jesus, his life is threatened, and the disciples send him off to Caesarea to make his way to Tarsus.
Psalm – 22:26-28,30-32
“I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.”
From the ends of the earth, all the families of nations proclaim God’s justice and praise.
2nd Reading – 1st Letter of John
We have confidence in God as we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.
Believing in the name of Jesus Christ, we love one another as he commanded us.
Gospel – John 15:1-8
Jesus teaches his disciples that he is the vine, we are the branches, and his Father is the vine grower.
We fulfill the Father’s will when we bear fruit by remaining in Jesus and become his disciples.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter (Year B, #53)
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Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35
The community of believers was of one heart and mind, sharing everything in common.
The apostles bore witness to the resurrection of Jesus, and there was no needy person among them.
Psalm – 118:2-4,13-15,22-24
“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.”
Even when we are hard pressed and falling, the Lord helps us and fills us with joy.
2nd Reading – 1st John 5:1-6
When we love God and obey his commandments we know that we love the children of God.
The Spirit testifies truly that Jesus is the Son of God who came through water and blood.
Gospel – John 20:19-31
On the evening of the first day of the week, Jesus appears to the disciples; however, Thomas is absent, and he scoffs at the disciples when they tell him what happened.
Jesus appears a week later in the same locked room, and Thomas comes to faith in the Risen Lord.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter (#44)
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Isaiah reminds us that the Lord desires what’s best for us, teaching us what is good and leading us where we need to go.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#185)
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Moses offers an exhortation, calling the people to adhere to the commandments that God has given them for their own good.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 19th Week of the Year
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St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us!
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Moses reminds the people of God’s mighty actions on their behalf, exhorting them to follow the Lord’s commandments and decrees all the days of their lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 18th Week of the Year
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St. Clare, pray for us!
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God blesses Noah and makes a covenant. May we see God’s blessings abound in our own lives as we turn to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 6th Week of the Year
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Note: ASH WEDNESDAY is next week. Take this time to consider the blessings in life right now and determine how we might live them in the holy season of Lent.
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Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Sirach 15:15-20
Trusting in God and following the commandments bring us life and salvation.
God understands all our deeds and no one has license to sin.
Psalm – 119:1-2,4-5,17-18,33-34
“Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!”
Those who are blameless and observe the Lord’s decrees will live.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 2:6-10
Paul preaches the wisdom of God as it has been revealed through the Spirit.
Gospel – Matthew 5:17-37
Jesus teaches how his commandments far exceed the precepts of the law.
The Lord speaks forcefully about killing, adultery, divorce and false oaths.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year
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Both Isaiah and the Psalmist urge us to follow the Lord in word and action so that we may dwell in God’s living light.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, pray for us!
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Here are some of the themes that we see in the readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 30:10-14
The Lord enjoins the people to keep the commandments and statutes set before them. These commands are not mysterious; rather, they are in their mouths and hearts…they only need to carry them out. Psalm – 69:14,17,30-31,33-34,36-37 (Option #1)
“Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.” The Lord hears the poor and afflicted who call upon God’s mercy. Psalm – 19:8-11 (Option #2)
“Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.” The law of the Lord is perfect, giving wisdom and joy. 2nd Read – Colossians 1:15-20
Christ is the image of the invisible God, the head of the body, the church. All things have been reconciled in Jesus, who makes peace through the blood of his cross. Gospel – Luke 10:25-37
Jesus affirms the teaching of loving God and neighbor. When asked, “Who is my neighbor?” the Lord responds with the parable of the Good Samaritan. Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus tells the disciples that he comes to fulfill the law and the prophets, and as the Lord’s disciples we take to heart his teaching and put it into daily practice.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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St. Toribio of Mogrovejo, pray for us!
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Three Great Things 