The early Church is united in one heart and mind, reminding us that our faith in Jesus Christ draws us closer to God and one another.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#268)
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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ unites us in heart and mind. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
Here are some of the main themes that we find in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday.
1st Reading – Acts 2:42-47
- The disciples are living in community, eating and praying together as they share their resources to take care of one another.
- The apostles perform many signs and wonders, and the numbers of believers continue to grow.
Psalm – 118:2-4,13-15,22-24
- “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.”
- God gives help and strength to those in need, renewing lives that have been rejected by others.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 1:3-9
- Praise is given to God the Father who has saved us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- We acknowledge our present sufferings and place our hope in the Lord as we journey toward eternal life.
Gospel – John 20:19-31
- The Risen Lord Jesus appears to the disciples on two occasions saying, “Peace be with you.”
- Thomas, absent at the first appearance, comes to believe and professes his faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter (#43)
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Daily Mass: When we are close to God, we unite with each other. Catholic Inspiration
United in their faith in Jesus Christ, the early Christian community was of one heart and mind.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#268)
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St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!
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4th Sunday of Advent: Faith that fosters community and connections. Catholic Inspiration
As Mary and Elizabeth meet together, we see the power of the Holy Spirit at work to unite us and create community.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent (#12)
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1st Sunday of Advent: We are ready and prepared for the coming of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Advent offers a powerful opportunity to prepare our hearts for the Lord’s coming, and we begin this holy season by renewing our efforts to build up the relationships that God sets before us.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (#3)
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Daily Mass: We all have work to do for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus sends out the seventy-two in pairs for an abundant harvest in the face of real hardship, reminding us that we are called in a similar way for the Lord today.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 26th Week of the Year (#458)
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Daily Mass: Paul’s work bears fruit in Corinth. Catholic Inspiration
Preaching to both Jews and Greeks in Corinth, Paul’s work touches the hearts of many and leads them to faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter (#294)
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Pastoral Note: We have today’s daily Mass readings because in my diocese the Feast of the Ascension is celebrated on the 7th Sunday of Easter.
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2nd Sunday of Easter: Called to unite in one heart and one mind. Catholic Inspiration
The fourth chapter of Acts of the Apostles reveals how the community was “of one heart and mind” and in complete unity with one another.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter (#44)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
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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How do I share my faith? Part 5 – Showing people what to do next
This is the fifth part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation Fr. Andrew speaks about how we help people answer the question, “Now what do I do?” by inviting them to take the next step in the Christian life.
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