The Risen Lord bestows the Holy Spirit upon the disciples as he proclaims “Peace be with you.”
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter (#43)
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Daily Mass: The Holy Spirit emboldens us to live our faith. Catholic Inspiration
Peter boldly responds to the Sanhedrin, steadfast in his faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Saturday in the Octave of Easter (#266)
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Daily Mass: We seek to do the will of God. Catholic Inspiration
Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, defends his faith in Jesus Christ before the Sanhedrin.
Mass Readings – Friday in the Octave of Easter (#265)
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Daily Mass: Christian faith speaks to the mind and the heart. Catholic Inspiration
The people were “cut to the heart” as Peter preaches the Good News, inspiring us to drop our defenses and open our minds and hearts to Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Tuesday in the Octave of Easter (#262)
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Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter preaches to crowd with boldness and conviction.
Mass Readings – Monday in the Octave of Easter (#261)
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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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We are God’s building, a temple of the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
Paul reminds the people of Corinth that they are God’s building where the Holy Spirit dwells and Jesus Christ is the sure foundation.
Mass Readings – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (#671)
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Daily Mass: We call upon the Holy Spirit when times are tough. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks bluntly about the persecutions and struggles his disciples will face, yet he consoles them by saying that the Holy Spirit will direct their words when they are put to the test.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year (#387)
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St. Benedict, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Most Holy Trinity
Let’s explore some of the themes that we discover in the Mass Readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
1st Reading – Proverbs 8:22-31
- The wisdom of God was present before the act of creation, possessed by the Lord from the very beginning.
- Beside him as a craftsman, God’s wisdom found delight in the human race.
Psalm – 8:4-9
- “O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!”
- God has crowned humanity with glory and honor, taking its place amidst the wonders of creation.
2nd Reading – Romans 5:1-5
- Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our faith in Jesus Christ.
- Our hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
Gospel – John 16:12-15
- Jesus promises his disciples that the Spirit of truth will guide and teach them.
- Everything that Jesus has from the Father will be declared to his disciples.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (#166)
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Pentecost: The Holy Spirit enflames our faith to become Apostles. Catholic Inspiration
The gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost empowers the faith of the disciples to go forth as apostles, joyfully proclaiming the Good News and bringing others closer to Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Pentecost (#62, #63)
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Come Holy Spirit!
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