
Before he ascends into heaven, Jesus promises the disciples that the power of the Holy Spirit will come upon them to be Christ’s witnesses to the ends of the earth.
Mass Readings – The Ascension of the Lord (#58)
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Before he ascends into heaven, Jesus promises the disciples that the power of the Holy Spirit will come upon them to be Christ’s witnesses to the ends of the earth.
Mass Readings – The Ascension of the Lord (#58)
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The Lord speaks to Paul in a vision, “Do not be afraid. Go on speaking and do not be silent for I am with you!”
Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of Easter (#295)
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Paul arrives in Corinth and immediately begins to pour out his life in service for the Gospel by earning a living and preaching the Good News.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter (#294)
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St. Paul VI, pray for us!

Paul’s failure in Athens does not lead to discouragement; rather, he remains faithful to Christ and continues to preach the Gospel in other cities.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter (#293)
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Beaten with rods and thrown into prison, Paul and Silas pray and sing hymns during an earthquake and lead the jailer to faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of the Year (#292)
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St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!

Paul travels in the region of Macedonia to Philippi, successfully preaching the Gospel for the first time in Europe.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of Easter (#291)
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St. Philip Neri, pray for us!
Longing for peace in our lives, we call upon the Holy Spirit to receive Christ’s promise of a peace unlike anything we can find in this world.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of Easter (#57)
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Paul is directed by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Gospel in Macedonia.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Easter (#290)
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The Apostles communicate their decision to the Gentile communities regarding the essential requirements for living the Christian faith.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Easter (#289)
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As the Apostles gather and discuss, they determine that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ…Jew and Gentile alike.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter (#288)
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St. Rita of Cascia, pray for us!