Peter defends his actions, showing how God’s grace and the gift of the Holy Spirit is now accessible to all people.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Peter relates how the Gentiles received the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Easter
Let’s explore some of the themes we find in the readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 14:21-27
- Paul and Barnabas proclaim the Good News and exhort the people to persevere in faith.
- They appoint elders in the churches they have founded and announce that the door of faith is now opened to the Gentiles.
Psalm – 145:8-13
- “I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.”
- God is gracious and merciful, and the Lord’s kingdom will endure for all ages.
2nd Reading – Revelation 21:1-5a
- John has a vision of a new heaven and a new earth, along with the holy city of Jerusalem.
- God will wipe away the tears from his people, for the Lord makes all things new.
Gospel – John 13:31-33a,34-35
- God glorifies Jesus, the Son of Man, who will offer his life on the Cross for the salvation of the world.
- Jesus gives a new commandment: Love one another, as the Lord loves us.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter
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4th Sunday of Easter: We are his people, the sheep of his flock. Catholic Inspiration
As part of the flock of the Good Shepherd, we have lessons to learn and put into practice every day.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter
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Daily Mass: Peter performs miracles in the name of Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
Peter – calling upon the name of the Lord – performs two miracles in the first reading from Acts, continuing the ministry of Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. May we do the same today!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Ananias is called by God to heal Saul. Catholic Inspiration
Ananias is called by God to heal Saul’s blindness. May his example inspire us to respond to the Lord’s invitation to reach out to others as we put our faith into practice every day.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Teaching others about Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Philip’s interaction with the Ethiopian eunuch shows us how we are all called to help others learn more about Jesus.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: Stephen’s death and Philip’s ministry. Catholic Inspiration
Following Stephen’s death the Church faces persecution and experiences powerful growth. Philip travels to Samaria and performs mighty deeds in the name of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Daily Mass: We stand on the spiritual shoulders of the Apostles. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul recounts a quick recap of how Christ was present after his resurrection to the Apostles. May their example inspire us to continue to proclaim the Good News in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Philip and St. James
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St. Philip and St. James, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: St. Stephen is filled with the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
St. Stephen – the first martyr of the Early Church – is filled with the Holy Spirit and speaks with bold eloquence as he is brought before the Sanhedrin.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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St. Athanasius, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
Here are some of the key themes for the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 13:14,43-52
- While in Antioch, Paul and Barnabas preach Good News to the Gentiles who are delighted.
- As they quote from the prophet Isaiah, they incur the wrath of the Jews and are expelled.
Psalm – 100:1-3,5
- “We are his people, the sheep of his flock.”
- We rejoice at the kindness and faithfulness of the Lord, who protects us.
2nd Reading – Revelation 7:9,14b-17
- John has a vision of a great multitude who have survived the time of great distress and are before the throne of the Lamb.
- The Lamb will shepherd them, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Gospel – John 10:27-30
- Jesus teaches that his sheep hear his voice and follow him for they know him.
- United with the Father, no one can the sheep out of the Lord’s hand.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter
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