Sunday Readings in Brief – Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year A)

Acts 6:1–7; Psalm 33; 1 Peter 2:4–9; John 14:1–12Authentic Life in Christ Dear friends, As we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter, we draw closer to the Ascension of our Lord. The liturgy today presents Christ in a paradoxical way: as a source of light and life for some, and as a stumbling block for … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year A)

Sunday Readings (4th Sunday of Easter, Year A)

Acts 2:14, 36–41; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:20–25; John 10:1–10 The Good Shepherd and the Danger of False Prophets Dear friends, today the Church celebrates the Fourth Sunday of Easter, traditionally known as Good Shepherd Sunday. In the Gospel, Jesus presents Himself as the Good Shepherd and outlines the essential qualities that define authentic spiritual … Continue reading Sunday Readings (4th Sunday of Easter, Year A)

Sunday Readings in Brief – Third Sunday of Easter (Year A)

Acts 2:14, 22–33; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:17–21; Luke 24:13–35 The Gospel Opens Our Eyes and Sets Us Free Dear friends, We are now in the third week of Easter, within the great fifty-day celebration of the Resurrection—stretching from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. For the first disciples, this period was marked by a tension between … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – Third Sunday of Easter (Year A)

Sunday Readings in Brief – Second Sunday of Easter, Year A

Acts 2:42–47; 1 Peter 1:3–9; John 20:19–31 Divine Mercy: The Gift of Peace and the Breath of New Life Dear friends, the Church places before us this Sunday the profound mystery of Divine Mercy. This is not an abstract idea, nor a mere sentiment. Divine Mercy is concrete, costly, and transformative. It is made visible … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – Second Sunday of Easter, Year A