Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, opens her heart to the Gospel, and after having her entire household baptized, she offers hospitality to Paul and his companions.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of Easter (#291)
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Daily Mass: The Gospel is accepted in Philippi. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: The Ascension of the Lord
Here are some of the main themes that we find on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord.
1st Reading – Acts 1:1-11
- The prologue (v. 1-5) serves as a transition between the Gospel of Luke and Acts, and introduces the coming of the Holy Spirit.
- The Lord then ascends into the sky, having promised the disciples the power of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm – 47:2-3,6-9
- “God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.”
- All people rejoice and give praise to God, the Most High and great king, who reigns over all the nations.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 1:17-23
- Christ, seated in glory at the right hand of the Father in heaven, reigns over all creation.
- As his disciples, we pray for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, that our hearts will be enlightened as we follow Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 28:16-20
- The Risen Lord greets the Eleven in Galilee; even though they have doubts, they worship Jesus.
- Christ gives them the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Ascension of the Lord (#58)
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Daily Mass: St. Paul is guided by the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
The Holy Spirit directs St. Paul, and in a vision he sets his course for Macedonia to proclaim the Good News.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Easter (#290)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 6th Sunday of Easter
Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8,14-17
- Philip continues the ministry of Jesus in Samaria, driving out evil and performing mighty acts of healing.
- The Apostles, hearing about Philip’s ministry, send Peter and John to pray over the people that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 66:1-7,16,20
- “Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.”
- Nature itself gives praise and glory to the tremendous deeds that God has done.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 3:15-18
- This passage readily applies to our modern world, inspiring us to “be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.”
- The practical, spiritual advice reminds us to be reverent and gentle, keeping our focus on Christ.
Gospel – John 14:15-21
- Out of love for the Lord, we keep the commandments of Christ.
- Jesus will ask the Father to send us the Advocate – the Spirit of truth – to remain with us.
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Daily Mass: We respond to God’s presence in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Barnabas is sent by the Church in Jerusalem to evaluate the growing faith among the Gentiles in Antioch.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter (#280)
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St. Peter Chanel & St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God gives us strength and peace. Catholic Inspiration
Stephen stands his ground in the face of opposition, filled with wisdom and Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#273)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
Let’s examine some of the main themes in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 2:14a,36-41
- Peter stands with the Eleven Apostles and preaches a message of repentance and baptism to receive the Holy Spirit.
- About 3000 people respond!
Psalm – 23:1-6
- “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.”
- This well known Psalm has inspired millions of Christians with a promise of God’s grace and strength.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 2:20b-25
- Following the example of Jesus on the Cross, we receive the grace of God as we patiently endure suffering.
- Having gone astray like sheep, we find our restoration in Christ, who shepherds and guards our souls.
Gospel – John 10:1-10
- Jesus is both the shepherd who knows his sheep and the gate through which they pass into safety.
- The sheep recognize the shepherd’s voice and they follow him so that they may have abundant life.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (#49)
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Daily Mass: We must obey God. Catholic Inspiration
The Apostles remain adamant in the face of persecution, seeking to obey God rather than men.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#270)
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Daily Mass: God so love the world! Catholic Inspiration
Freed from prison by the power of God, the apostles continue to fearlessly proclaim the Good News.
Mass Readings – Wednesday in the 2nd Week of Easter (#269)
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Daily Mass: It is the Holy Spirit, and not our ego, that directs our faith. Catholic Inspiration
Filled with the Holy Spirit, the disciples rejoice over the news from Peter and John and continue to speak the word of God with boldness.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#267)
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St. Martin I, pray for us!
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