Apollos is a disciple who eloquently shares his knowledge of the Lord and demonstrates an openness to learning and instruction. May his example inspire us to continue to grow in our faith!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter
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Guided by the Holy Spirit, Paul begins his missionary effort in Macedonia as he preaches in Philippi.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of Easter
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Toward the end of his Letter to the Romans, St. Paul reveals a crucial spiritual principal: we foster our faith in Jesus Christ so that we can help pass it on to others. If we are not cultivating our love for the Lord, how can we share it with those we meet?
Mass Readings – Friday of the 31st Week of the Year
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In Luke’s Gospel the crowds grow in response to the healing and teaching of Christ, who moves on to other villages so that more people might discover the Good News.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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The example of Apollos shows that a disciple can be passionate about sharing the faith AND open to learning from those who have more education and experience. It’s a good reminder for us as we grow in grace and follow Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter
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Paul preaches a carefully crafted, well thought out, passionate message to the people of Athens…and they scoffed and walked away. Paul’s response to this outcome is instructive; he faithfully continues to the next city, telling people about Jesus.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter
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Stripped and beaten, Paul and Silas are thrown into prison in Philippi. During an earthquake their proclamation of the Gospel changes hearts and lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter
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The end of chapter 15 of Acts of the Apostles shows how the early Church came to a united resolution that empowered the mission of the Gospel to the gentiles.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Easter
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The Acts of the Apostles recounts how the Church continues to grow through the efforts of many people in many places.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter
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Prayerfully reading the Bible (often called Lectio Divina – Divine Reading) is a powerful way the listen to what God has to say to our lives. Reading a small passage of Scripture we reflect and respond to the Lord by answering three simple questions: What does it say? What does it say to me? What does it make me say?
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