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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 15:1-2,22-29
The question arises if a person has to strictly follow Jewish law in order to follow Jesus and be saved.
The apostles and elders gather in Jerusalem and determine that the Gospel can be preached to all people.
Psalm – 67:2-3,5-6,8
“O God, let all the nations praise you!”
All people rejoice among the nations for the salvation that comes from God.
2nd Reading – Revelation 21:10-14,22-23
The heavenly city of Jerusalem is seen in all its gleaming splendor.
The city has no need of sun or moon, for the Lamb of God is the lamp that gives it light.
Gospel – John 14:23-29
Jesus asks the Father to send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, to teach and remind the disciples.
The Lord then gives his disciples peace that cannot be found in the world, so that they are not troubled or afraid.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of Easter (#57)
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Guided by the Lord’s initiative and example, we carry out Christ’s commandment to love one another and measure our discipleship accordingly.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter (#54)
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Filled with joy and the Holy Spirit, Paul and Barnabas successfully preach the Gospel message even as they are persecuted.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter (#284)
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Paul preaches how Jesus fulfills salvation history through his resurrection from the dead, inviting us to follow the Risen Lord and be his witnesses in the world.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Easter (#283)
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Speaking in the synagogue in Antioch, Paul sums up salvation history and shows how it culminates in Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Easter (#282)
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St. Isidore, pray for us!
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Matthias is chosen to replace the vacancy left by Judas Iscariot, reminding us that God continues to choose disciples today.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter (#564)
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St. Matthias, pray for us!
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The Good News is being preached outside of Jerusalem, and the Church is growing as both Jews and Greeks believe in Jesus.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter (#280)
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Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
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Peter recounts how the Holy Spirit comes upon some Gentiles, revealing how the Good News of Jesus Christ extends to all people.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Easter (#279)
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St. Nereus & St. Achilleus and St. Pancras, pray for us!
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 5th Week of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 14:21-27
Paul and Barnabas travel through several cities proclaiming the Good News and exhorting the disciples.
They encourage them to persevere, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”
Psalm – 145:8-13
“I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.”
The Lord is gracious and merciful, good to all, and his dominion will endure forever.
2nd Reading – Revelation 21:1-5a
John has a vision of a new heaven and a new earth, and he sees the new Jerusalem.
God will dwell with his people, wiping away every tear from their eyes.
Gospel – John 13:31-33a,34-35
Jesus proclaims that God is now glorified in the Son of Man.
The Lord gives his disciples a new commandment: love on another.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter (#54)
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On this Mother’s Day weekend, we recall the sacrifices of our moms as we look to the example of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who is our Good Shepherd.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (#51)
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Three Great Things 