Faith Hope and Love- 2A -Second Sunday of Easter A -

Second Sunday of Easter. Year A. Divine Mercy Sunday - Sunday, April 12, 2026 (EPISODE-580 ) Second Sunday of Easter. Year A. Divine Mercy Sunday - Sunday, April 12, 2026 (EPISODE-580 ) Readings for Sunday, April 12, 2026 - Second Sunday of Easter. Year A. Divine Mercy Sunday FIRST READING: Acts 2:42-47 Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24. "Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting." SECOND READING: 1 Pet 1:3-9 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 20:29). Alleluia, alleluia! You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me; happy those who have not seen me, but still believe. GOSPEL: John 20:19-31 Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 2125590809. Painting. Jesus Christ and Saint Thomas.- Catholic church. Togo. 06-30-2014 -Important information -Editorial Use Only.Photo Contributor: godongphoto +++++ This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday, when we recall the absolute mercy Jesus has for all humanity. Today, we know our Lord is certainly worth trusting in, and all his promises are true, and we can thank St Thomas for asking Christ to confirm this for all future generations, including us here and now. This is indeed the testimony of sensible, deep-thinking people who know what they mean and mean what they say. Today, we know that our Lord is certainly worth trusting in, and all his promises are true. We can thank Thomas for Jesus confirming that for all future generations, including us here and now. +++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly; A BOOK OF GRACE-FILLED DAYS. BY Alice Camille; Richard J. Leonard; MONASTERY OF CHRIST IN THE DESERT. ABBOT'S HOMILY Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 2125590809. Painting. Jesus Christ and Saint Thomas.- Catholic church. Togo. 06-30-2014 -Important information -Editorial Use Only.Photo Contributor: godongphoto Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected] To listen to the weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia). Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org. - "Today I Arise" - For Trisha J Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - Shure MV5 Digital Condenser (USB) Editing equipment: NCH software - MixPad Multitrack Studio Recording Software NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 12.44 Sound Processing: iZotope RX 6 Audio Editor [Production - KER - 2026] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++