Mercy over Doubt Acts 2:42–47; Psalm 118; 1 Peter 1:3–9; John 20:19–31 Pope John Paul II called the second Sunday of Easter “Divine Mercy Sunday” on May 5, 2000, a few days after Saint Faustina, the founder, was made a saint. Today is a special day when we give thanks to God for all that […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Proclaim the Good News Acts 4:13–21; Psalm 118; Mark 16:9–15 In today’s gospel reading, Jesus says, “Go out to the whole world; proclaim the good news” (Mk 16:15). This verse is a summary of the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19. There, Jesus says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the […]
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Salvation Acts 4:1–12; Psalm 118; John 21:1–14 The readings for today focus on the subject of salvation. Salvation refers to deliverance from danger or suffering, often referring to temporal or eternal spiritual deliverance. The Bible uses the term to refer to Paul’s release from prison (Phil1:19) while Jesus’ equated salvation with entering the kingdom of […]
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Peace be with you ACTS 3:11-26; PSALM 8; LUKE 24:35-48 While the disciples were still troubled over what had happened, “Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you!’ Jesus comforts the disciples’ fears and doubts by speaking words of peace. To all those who are troubled, those in a state […]
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Revelation through the Eucharist Acts 3:1–10; Psalm 105; Luke 24:13–35 “They recognized him at the breaking of bread” (Luke 24:30–31). This statement shows the paramount place of the Eucharist in the lives of the disciples. The same applies to us today. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1324–1327) states that the Eucharist is “the source […]
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RETURN TO WORSHIP Acts 3:1–10; Psalm 105; Luke 24:13–35 “They recognized him at the breaking of bread.” This verse shows the paramount place of the Eucharist in the lives of the disciples. Every one of us comes to recognize Jesus better at the breaking of bread. Jesus himself left us with this responsibility when he […]
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Galilee Acts 2:14, 22–33; Psalm 16; Matthew 28:8–15 In the gospel, Jesus told his disciples to meet him up in Galilee (Matt. 28:10). Galilee is well-known for being the setting of numerous biblical stories as well as the location of Jesus’ three-year ministry. And so, it represents normality, that is, everyday life. Today, you don’t […]
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