Peter’s response to the question, “What are we to do?” inspires us to embrace the daily call to conversion of heart as we repent of our sins and draw strength from the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Tuesday in the Octave of Easter
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Daily Mass: The transformation of Peter and Mary Magdalen in the light of the Risen Lord
Peter’s boldness and Mary Magdalen’s commission reveal the transformation that takes place when people open their hearts to the saving grace of God.
Mass Readings – Monday in the Octave of Easter
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
Here are some of the main themes that we find in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday.
1st Reading – Acts 2:42-47
- The disciples are living in community, eating and praying together as they share their resources to take care of one another.
- The apostles perform many signs and wonders, and the numbers of believers continue to grow.
Psalm – 118:2-4,13-15,22-24
- “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.”
- God gives help and strength to those in need, renewing lives that have been rejected by others.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 1:3-9
- Praise is given to God the Father who has saved us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- We acknowledge our present sufferings and place our hope in the Lord as we journey toward eternal life.
Gospel – John 20:19-31
- The Risen Lord Jesus appears to the disciples on two occasions saying, “Peace be with you.”
- Thomas, absent at the first appearance, comes to believe and professes his faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter
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The Resurrection of the Lord: Easter Day
There is an intensity in Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John as they run to discover what happened in the early morning hours of the resurrection. As events unfold they will rejoice with exultant faith that Jesus Christ is the Risen Lord!
Mass Readings – The Resurrection of the Lord: Easter Day
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Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
As we hear the great proclamation of salvation history through the readings of this Easter Vigil, we wait upon the Lord with renewed hope and strength: Christ is alive!
Mass Readings- Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
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Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
We stand before the Cross of Christ and acknowledge the darkness in our hearts. This is what inspired the love of God the Father to send his Son, to shine with heavenly light upon our world and free us from our sins.
Scripture Readings – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
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Holy Thursday: The Mass of the Lord’s Supper
We celebrate the gift of the Eucharist that gives us strength to serve the Lord and one another. May the Body of Christ renew our bodies and transform our lives each and every day.
Mass Readings – Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
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Daily Mass: The betrayal of Judas. Catholic Inspiration
Judas goes to the Chief Priests and receives thirty pieces of silver to find an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week
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Daily Mass: Jesus with Judas and Peter. Catholic Inspiration
At the Last Supper, Jesus foretells the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter. It is a dark moment, revealing to us both the reason why Christ came, and his commitment to offering his life on the Cross.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of Holy Week
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Daily Mass: Preparing ourselves to walk with the Lord to Calvary. Catholic Inspiration
As we hear how the plot is swirling around Jesus, events are set in motion that will lead to the Cross. May we reflect on God’s great love story for our salvation, making any adjustments and corrections for the day that we, too, will journey from this life to the next.
Mass Readings – Monday of Holy Week
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