Following the persecution of Stephen, the disciples travel and proclaim the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. More people are joining the Church, and new believers are taking the initiative to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter
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St. Athanasius, pray for us!
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Peter defends his actions, showing how God’s grace and the gift of the Holy Spirit is now accessible to all people.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Easter
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Here are some of the key themes for the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 13:14,43-52
While in Antioch, Paul and Barnabas preach Good News to the Gentiles who are delighted. As they quote from the prophet Isaiah, they incur the wrath of the Jews and are expelled.
Psalm – 100:1-3,5
“We are his people, the sheep of his flock.” We rejoice at the kindness and faithfulness of the Lord, who protects us.
2nd Reading – Revelation 7:9,14b-17
John has a vision of a great multitude who have survived the time of great distress and are before the throne of the Lamb. The Lamb will shepherd them, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Gospel – John 10:27-30
Jesus teaches that his sheep hear his voice and follow him for they know him. United with the Father, no one can the sheep out of the Lord’s hand.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter
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