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Ascension: Acts 1:1-11; Psalms 47: 2-3 and 6-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; Luke 24:46-53 7th Sunday after Easter: Acts 7:55-60; Psalms 97:1-2 , 6-7, 9; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; John 17:20-26 In most dioceses and states of our country this Solemn Feast of the Ascension was moved to this 7th Sunday after Easter. This was done to...
Seventh Sunday after Easter: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Psalms 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 John 4:11-16, John 17:11b-19 Since the second Sunday after Easter (Mercy Sunday, as Jesus called it) we have been journeying through St. John’s gospel. The first 12 chapters are the book of signs. The second part is the book of glory, 13-21....
Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 17:1-11a OR Ascension: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Ephesians 1:17-23. Option 2: Hebrews 9:24-28, 10:19-22; Matthew 28:16-20 Most states in our country transferred the Ascension from last Thursday to this Sunday except six states. Since these reflections are for an international audience on JoyAlive.net, I...
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16 and 20; 1 Peter 3:15-18; John 14:15-21 The readings this weekend give us a “snapshot” of the early Church development. The apostle Philip went north Samaria bringing good news about Jesus our Savior. When they heard him and saw the healings and deliverances from evil spirits Philip was doing...
Expectant faith yearns for the Holy Spirit – From earth we yearn for the gifts of the Holy Spirit. From heaven he meets us and gives us himself, his own life. Expectant faith yearns for the Holy Spirit Pentecost People – Featured on CatholicWritersGuild.com – The fire of the Holy Spirit enflames us with lov...
Seventh Sunday after Easter: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26: Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 John 4:11-16; John 17:11b-19 Ascension of Jesus into Heaven: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; Mark 16:15-20 (These major sections of our country will celebrated the Ascension of Jesus on Thursday: Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, Philadelphia and Omaha. The rest...