Paul earnestly begins his missionary efforts, led by the Holy Spirit to set foot into Macedonia for the first time.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Easter
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Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Holy Spirit leads Paul to Macedonia. Catholic Inspiration
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.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of Easter
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Daily Mass: The disciples proclaim the Gospel with joy. Catholic Inspiration
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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Daily Mass: We give living witness to Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Peter’s vision and experience reveals the Holy Spirit at work in the hearts of people who have no connection to Jewish custom and salvation history. The Good News has no boundaries, and we are invited today to consider how we proclaim the Gospel message by what we say and do.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Easter
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St. Joseph the Worker, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God works through human hearts. Catholic Inspiration
St. Peter performs two miracles, revealing how the power of the Holy Spirit works through human hearts to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Our response to God’s call. Catholic Inspiration
God calls both Saul and Ananias in a powerful way, and their response will change their lives and leave a lasting impact on the Church.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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St. Peter Chanel and St. Louis Mary de Montfort, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: A four step process to give witness to Christ. Catholic Inspiration
In a powerful four step process, Philip talks to an Ethiopian eunuch about Jesus. These four simple steps offer us a practical guide to sharing our faith with the people in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Living the faith in tough times. Catholic Inspiration
As the hostility and persecution intensifies, the Holy Spirit works powerfully through the disciples and leads to dynamic growth in the early Church.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: The Holy Spirit touches every aspect of our lives. Catholic Inspiration
As the early Christian community continued to grow, the Apostles requested that seven men – filled with the Holy Spirit – be charged with the task for the daily distribution. May this practical, ordinary work remind us that the Spirit touches every aspect of our lives…helping and blessing all our efforts to serve the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Remaining close to the Lord, we are guided in what we say and do. Catholic Inspiration
Gamaliel offers sound spiritual guidance to the Sanhedrin regarding their judgment of the Apostles, reminding us that if we remain close to Christ we will be directed and strengthened to carry out the Lord’s work amidst the ongoing attacks of this world.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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St. Anselm, pray for us!
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