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: Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Catholic Inspiration
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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Easter Day: The shock and awe of the Lord’s resurrection. Catholic Inspiration
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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Holy Saturday Easter Vigil: We die and rise with Christ. Catholic Inspiration
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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Good Friday: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you; because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. Catholic Inspiration
We recall the Passion of the Lord in John’s Gospel, giving thanks to God for the saving work of Christ and seeking the grace to face the agonies and sacrifices of our lives.
Readings – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion (#40)
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Holy Thursday: We receive the Lord in Holy Communion. Catholic Inspiration
At the Passover meal with his disciples, Jesus inaugurates a new covenant in his Body and Blood that we might enter into Holy Communion with the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (#39)
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Daily Mass: Lessons learned from the betrayal of Judas. Catholic Inspiration
As Judas gives in to temptation and sin, we pause to recognize that all of us have our own unique “soft targets” where we are particularly weak and easily tempted to put other things ahead of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week (#259)
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