Sunday, 12 April 2026 Second Sunday of Easter (or Divine Mercy Sunday) Cycle A Antiphons and Readings on p.453 in the Daily Missal and p.246 in the Sunday Missal

Send us Fan MailEntrance AntiphonLike newborn infants, you must long for the pure, spiritual milk, that in him you may grow to salvation, alleluia.First Reading: Acts 2:42-47A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesThe brothers and sisters held steadfastly to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common; and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they partook of food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.The Word of the LordResponsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:2-4.13-15ab, 22-24 (R. 1)R/. Give praise to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever.Let the house of Israel say,“His mercy endures forever.”Let the house of Aaron say,“His mercy endures forever.”Let those who fear the Lord say,“His mercy endures forever.”I was thrust down, thrust down and falling, but the Lord was my helper.The Lord is my strength and my song;he was my saviour.There are shouts of joy and salvationin the tents of the just.The stone that the builders rejectedhas become the cornerstone.By the Lord has this been done,a marvel in our eyes.This is the day the Lord has made;let us rejoice in it and be glad.R/. Give praise to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever.Second Reading: 1 Peter 1: 3-9A reading from the first Letter of Saint PeterBlessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and to an inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold which though perishable is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honour at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Without having seen him you love him; though you do not now see him you believe in him and rejoice with unutterable and exalted joy. As the outcome of your faith you obtain the salvation of your souls.The Word of the LordAlleluia, alleluiaYou believed, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord; blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.Alleluia.Gospel: John 20:19-31A reading from the Holy Gospel according to JohnOn the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they