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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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The disciples encounter the empty tomb and realize that Christ has been raised from the dead, inviting us to embrace the overwhelming joy of the Good News by offering our lives for the glory of God.
Mass Readings – Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord (#42)
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While we hold vigil through the night and await the Lord’s resurrection, we journey in faith as we die with Christ and rise with him to new life.
Mass Readings – Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil (#41)
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Psalm 18 addresses the pain and hardship of human suffering, mindful that in faith we call upon the Lord for the help we need.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Lent (#255)
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Psalm 23 has given hope in every generation as people face the hard times in life with God’s grace. (#251)
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Lent
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St. Cyril of Jerusalem, pray for us!
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This 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week:
Palm Sunday – setting the stage for the events to come
Holy Thursday – Service and Sacrament
Good Friday – Sacrifice and Support
Easter – Divine Strength and Hope
Each of these presentations can be listened individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another.
Palm Sunday – setting the stage for the events to come
Holy Thursday – Service and Sacrament
Good Friday – Sacrifice and Support
Easter – Divine Strength and Hope
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This response from Psalm 34 brings comfort and hope to our lives in moments of suffering, difficulty, and trial, reminding us that the Lord meets us where we are and gives us the grace we need.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Lent (#248)
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Psalm 130 connects our deep human pain with our trust in the Lord’s forgiveness, mercy and redemption.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Lent (#228)
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St. Polycarp, pray for us!
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Capernaum, St. Peter’s Church (built over his house); photo by Bill Miller
Let’s take a look at some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Job 7:1-4,6-7
Job laments that much of human life is drudgery, misery, and restlessness.
He doubts that he will ever see happiness again.
Psalm – 147:1-6
“Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.”
God’s goodness brings healing, wisdom, and sustenance to those in pain.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 9:16-19,22-23
Paul has an obligation to preach, and his recompense is to do so free of charge.
He has become weak to win over the weak, striving to save souls for the sake of the gospel.
Gospel – Mark 1:29-39
In Capernaum, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law, and when many people from around the town arrive after sunset, he heals them and drives out demons.
The Lord then invites the disciples the next day to go to the nearby villages to continue this ministry.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year (B, #74)
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Gerrit van Honthorst, Adoration of the Child, 1619-1620, oil on canvas, Uffizi, Florence, Italy. The photo is my own.
The birth of Jesus, the Light of the World, brings strength, hope, understanding, and joy to our lives. May we open our hearts to the Lord’s light and shine with his love! Merry Christmas!
Mass Readings – Christmas Mass at Night (#14)
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Three Great Things 