The angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary inspires us to take to heart God’s saving work and offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – The Annunciation of the Lord (#545)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Easter
Here are some of the themes that we see in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 3:13-15,17-19
- Peter cites salvation history, showing how God has glorified Jesus as the Holy and Righteous One.
- The people are then called to repent and be converted, so that their sins may be wiped away.
Psalm – 4:2,4,7-9
- “Lord, let your face shine on us.”
- We call upon God for strength in times of distress.
2nd Reading – 1st Letter of John 2:1-5a
- Jesus Christ is the expiation for our sins.
- When we keep Christ’s word, the love of God is perfected in us.
Gospel – Luke 24:35-48
- Jesus appears to the disciples, showing them his hands and feet while eating among them.
- The Lord then opens the minds of the disciples, helping them understand how he has fulfilled the Scriptures through his saving death and resurrection.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Lent (Year B, #47)
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2nd Sunday of Easter: Called to unite in one heart and one mind. Catholic Inspiration
The fourth chapter of Acts of the Apostles reveals how the community was “of one heart and mind” and in complete unity with one another.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter (#44)
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Daily Mass: The Good News calls forth a response. Catholic Inspiration
The leaders and scribes are powerless to respond to the healing miracle, as the boldness of Peter and John reveals their conviction to follow Jesus Christ in the face of persecution.
Mass Readings – Saturday in the Octave of Easter (#266)
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Daily Mass: The courage that comes from faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Peter, strengthened by his faith in Christ and filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly addresses the leaders and courageously claims that Jesus is the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday in the Octave of Easter (#265)
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Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus reveals that he is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, inviting us to read and study the Scriptures in order to enrich our faith and prepare us to share it with others.
Mass Readings – Thursday in the Octave of Easter (#264)
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Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Peter and John have no silver or gold, but instead they give witness to Jesus Christ and perform a healing miracle.
Mass Readings – Wednesday in the Octave of Easter (#263)
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Daily Mass: The Easter joy that invites us to repent and receive the Holy Spirit.
Following Peter’s speech, the crowd is cut to the heart and asks what they must do. Peter’s response to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit inspires us to live our faith with an ongoing conversion of heart as the Spirit guides us throughout our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday in the Octave of Easter (#262)
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Daily Mass: We cast out fear and embrace our faith in Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The Risen Lord says “do not be afraid” to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, reminding us to imitate the example of Peter and preach the Good News when the opportunity arises.
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 themes in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35
- The community of believers was of one heart and mind, sharing everything in common.
- The apostles bore witness to the resurrection of Jesus, and there was no needy person among them.
Psalm – 118:2-4,13-15,22-24
- “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.”
- Even when we are hard pressed and falling, the Lord helps us and fills us with joy.
2nd Reading – 1st John 5:1-6
- When we love God and obey his commandments we know that we love the children of God.
- The Spirit testifies truly that Jesus is the Son of God who came through water and blood.
Gospel – John 20:19-31
- On the evening of the first day of the week, Jesus appears to the disciples; however, Thomas is absent, and he scoffs at the disciples when they tell him what happened.
- Jesus appears a week later in the same locked room, and Thomas comes to faith in the Risen Lord.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter (#44)
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