1st Reading: Acts (16:11-15) When Paul reaches Philippi, Lydia becomes his first European convert We set sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the following day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city…
We gather for this Easter celebration in the love of God, redeemed in the death and resurrection of Jesus. We are people with a mission, challenged to grow in love each day. We ask God for divine help with this mission, today and during the coming week.
1st Reading: Acts (10:25-26, 33-35, 44-48) Peter baptises the household of the centurion, Cornelius On Peter’s arrival Cornelius met him, and falling at his feet, worshiped him. But Peter made him get up, saying, “Stand up; I am only a mortal.” Therefore I sent for you immediately, and you have been kind enough to come….
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Saturday Easter Week 5
Friday Easter Week 5
Saints Philip and James, Apostles
(Saint Athanasius, bishop and doctor of the Church) 1st Reading: Acts (15:1-6) The council of Jerusalem Then certain individuals came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them,…
(Saint Joseph the Worker) 1st Reading: Acts (14:19-28) Paul is stoned and left for dead; but survives to continue his ministry But Jews came there from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. Then they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. But when the disciples surrounded…
Monday Week 5 of Easter
Like branches of one tree, we are held together by our faith in Christ. Because we are all part of this one living plant, we come together in thanksgiving and praise.
Acts 9:26-31 + Psalm 22 + 1 John 3:18-24 + John 15:1-8 1st Reading: Acts (9:26-31) Barnabas introduces Paul the convert to the church in Jerusalem When Saul had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples; and they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple….
Saturday Week 4 of Easter
Friday Week 4 of Easter
Thursday Week 4 of Easter
1st Reading: 1 Peter (5:5-14) Peter’s homily includes mention of Mark among the Christians in Rome (“Babylon” When the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away. In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you must clothe yourselves…
(Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen) 1st Reading: Acts (11:19-26) Barnabas goes to Antioch and sees the grace of God at work Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, and they spoke the word to no one except Jews. But among them…
(Saint George, martyr; Saint Adalbert, bishop and martyr) 1st Reading: Acts (11:1-18) By a special inspiration Peter baptised the first pagan converts The apostles and believers in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also accepted the word of God. So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him, saying, “Why did you…
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, because the readings are about the care we receive from Christ, our true shepherd, a care Christians are invited to copy. Today is also the day of prayer for vocations.
Acts 4:8-12 ** Psalm 118 ** 1 John 3:1-2 ** John 10:11-18 1st Reading: Acts (4:8-12) Only by the power of the risen Jesus can we be saved Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to the Jewish leaders, “Rulers of the people and elders, if we are questioned today because of a good deed…
