Podcast – Three Great Things

Having given his best effort to preach to the people of Athens, Paul moves on to Corinth after having limited success. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter (#293) Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!

Stripped, beaten and in prison, Paul and Silas remain steadfast for the Lord, ultimately bringing the jailer and his household to faith in Christ. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter (#292) St. Nereus, St. Achilleus, & St. Pancras, pray for us!

Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, opens her heart to the Gospel, and after having her entire household baptized, she offers hospitality to Paul and his companions. Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of Easter (#291)

Here are some of the main themes that we find on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. 1st Reading – Acts 1:1-11 Psalm – 47:2-3,6-9 2nd Reading – Ephesians 1:17-23 Gospel – Matthew 28:16-20 Mass Readings – Ascension of the Lord (#58)

The First Letter of Peter offers practical advice about how we are to speak and act as disciples of Jesus Christ. Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of Easter (#55)

The Holy Spirit directs St. Paul, and in a vision he sets his course for Macedonia to proclaim the Good News. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Easter (#290)

The decision from the Council of Jerusalem is received with great joy by the Gentiles in city of Antioch. Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Easter (#289)

The Council of Jerusalem reveals a lively discussion among the apostles, rooted in their love for the Lord Jesus they listen to one another. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter (#288)

Like the first major debate in the early Church, we engage in our challenging discussions with the strength of our faith in Christ that reflects the fruitfulness of our lives. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Easter (#287)

In the midst of our hardships, we persevere in faith with the peace of Christ as our strength. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter (#286)

Paul and Barnabas are mistaken for Hermes and Zeus after a miraculous healing. Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Easter (#285)

Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter. 1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8,14-17 Psalm 66:1-7,16,20 2nd Reading – 1st Peter 3:15-18 Gospel – John 14:15-21

As we journey through life we follow Christ, our way, our truth, and our life! Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter (#52)

Paul’s preaching encounters both success and animosity as he proclaims the Good News to both Jews and Gentiles. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter (#284) St. Athanasius, pray for us!

St. Paul preaches about Jesus within the context of salvation history, inviting us to follow the one who is our way, our truth, and our life. Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Easter (#283) St. Joseph the Worker, pray for us!

St. Paul outlines some of the high points of salvation as he preaches about Jesus. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Easter (#282) St. Pius V, pray for us!

Having spent time in fasting and prayer, Saul and Barnabas are sent by God on a missionary journey. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter (#281) St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!

Barnabas is sent by the Church in Jerusalem to evaluate the growing faith among the Gentiles in Antioch. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter (#280) St. Peter Chanel & St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, pray for us!

Peter explains how non-Jews are receiving the Holy Spirit, revealing how faith in Christ is extended to all people throughout the world. Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Easter (#279)

Here are some of the key themes that surface in the readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter. 1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7 Psalm – 33:1-2,4-5,18-19 2nd Reading – 1st Peter 2:4-9 Gospel – John 14:1-12 Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter (#52)

In the face of the evil that we see in our world, the Lord is our Good Shepherd who leads us to abundant life. Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (#49)

May the example of St. Mark inspire us to proclaim our faith through our words and actions. Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mark (#555) St. Mark, pray for us!

God sends Ananias to restore Saul’s sight and baptize him, revealing how God’s grace can work in even the hardest of hearts. Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#277) St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, pray for us!

The exchange between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch reveals a practical four-step process that we can follow today as we share the Good News of Jesus with the people in our lives. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#276) St. George & St. Adalbert, pray for us!

While persecution scatters the disciples from Jerusalem, the Church continues to thrive and flourish. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#275)

The death of Stephen reveals the challenges faced by the early Church and reminds us that our faith in Christ comes with a cost. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#274) St. Anselm, pray for us!

Let’s examine some of the main themes in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter. 1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 2:14a,36-41 Psalm – 23:1-6 2nd Reading – 1st Peter 2:20b-25 Gospel – John 10:1-10 Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (#49)

On the road to Emmaus two downcast disciples encounter the Risen Lord, and their faith is ignited as Christ teaches the Scriptures and breaks the bread. Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Easter (#46)

The material needs of the Greek speaking widows calls forth the practical ministry of the first seven deacons in the early Church. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#272)

The wisdom of Gamaliel guides the Sanhedrin and reveals a spiritual insight: when we embrace our faith in Jesus Christ we are vibrant and authentic witnesses of the Lord. Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#271)

The Apostles remain adamant in the face of persecution, seeking to obey God rather than men. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#270)

Freed from prison by the power of God, the apostles continue to fearlessly proclaim the Good News. Mass Readings – Wednesday in the 2nd Week of Easter (#269)