Study, Pray, Serve: 6th Sunday of Easter

Photo by Dio Hasbi Saniskoro on Pexels.com Let’s examine some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter. 1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26,34-35,44-48 Peter encounters Cornelius, discovering that the Holy Spirit of God comes to all people who fear the Lord and act uprightly. As a result, Gentiles are now able to be baptized in the name of Jesus…

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5th Sunday of Easter: Our lives are fruitful when we are close to Christ. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by ROMAN ODINTSOV on Pexels.com The Lord’s command to be fruitful requires us to stay close to Christ and be open to the pruning of the Father. Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter (Year B, #53) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives

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Daily Mass: We proclaim the Good News, even when it's hard. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Peter Simmons on Pexels.com The crowd’s response to the preaching of Paul and Barnabas reminds us that our joyful proclamation of the Good News will bring moments of trial and difficulty. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter (#284) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives

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Daily Mass: Our trust in Christ gives meaning and purpose to our lives. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Joshua Woroniecki on Pexels.com Paul’s speech in the synagogue reveals his conviction that Jesus is the messiah who fulfills salvation history, giving meaning and purpose to our lives. Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Easter (#283) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives

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The Feast of St. Mark, the evangelist. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com The First Letter of Peter offers an exhortation to live the gift of faith with vibrant conviction in the midst of our daily lives. Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mark, evangelist (#555) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Mark the Evangelist, pray for us!

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Daily Mass: Discerning God's plan through prayer, fasting, and the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Keegan Houser on Pexels.com Paul and Barnabas are set apart after people have discerned God’s will through prayer, fasting, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter (#281) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Fidelis of Signaringen, pray for us!

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Daily Mass: We study our faith so we can share it. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Kelly on Pexels.com As the Church grows, more and more people seek to learn about the faith and how it is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter (#280) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. George & St. Adalbert, pray for us!

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Daily Mass: The Church continues to grow. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com Peter recounts a vision and an experience with some Gentiles how God’s salvation is now at work in all people by the grace of the Holy Spirit. Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Easter (#279) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives

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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Easter

Photo by Janko Ferlic on Pexels.com Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter. 1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31 Saul arrives in Jerusalem and seeks to join the disciples, but they are afraid of meeting with him. Barnabas takes charge of the situation, and explains how Saul has had a conversion of heart. When Saul speaks boldly…

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4th Sunday of Easter: We follow the Good Shepherd. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by kailash kumar on Pexels.com The Lord teaches the disciples that he is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (Year B, #50) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives

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Daily Mass: Peter works healing miracles in the name of Christ. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Download a pic Donate a buck! ^ on Pexels.com Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit and calling upon the name of Jesus, heals two people and fosters the faith of many. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#278) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives

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Daily Mass: Paul has a conversion of heart. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Eren Li on Pexels.com On his way to Damascus to hunt for followers of Christ, Paul is struck to the ground and blinded. Having his sight restored through Ananias’ intercession, the one who formerly persecuted the Church now becomes a shining example of faith. Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#277) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives

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Daily Mass: A personal encounter that leads to faith. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Philip meets an Ethiopian eunuch, and through this encounter he has an opportunity to talk about Jesus and lead the man to faith in Christ. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#276) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives

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Daily Mass: The persecution of the Church becomes a source of grace. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Bradley Hook on Pexels.com Driven to its knees by persecution, the Church thrives with God’s grace and guidance…inspiring us to face our challenges today and never, ever, quit! Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#275) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives

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Daily Mass: The martyrdom of Stephen. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com Stephen is martyred for his faith in Christ, revealing to us the cost of discipleship and the price that some must pay to follow the Lord. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#274) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives

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Daily Mass: Stephen's ministry results in opposition and attack. Catholic Inspiration

Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com Stephen, filled with wisdom and the Holy Spirit, draws the wrath of a group who offers false witnesses to stir up the crowd against him. Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#273) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives

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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter

Photo by Kat Smith on Pexels.com Let’s examine some of the themes in the Mass readings on the 4th Sunday of Easter. 1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12 Peter addresses the people, stating that the healing miracle they have seen was done in the name of Jesus Christ. Raised from the dead, it is in his name that we have salvation. Psalm – 118:1,8-9,21-23,26,28-29 “The stone rejected by…

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