Acts 8:5–8, 14–17; Psalm 66; 1 Peter 3:15–18; John 14:15–21 Defending Our Faith Dear friends, today we celebrate the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Next Sunday, the Church will celebrate the Ascension of our Lord into heaven. Our reflection today draws its theme from the Second Reading, taken from the First Letter of St. Peter: “Defending … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year A)

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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)

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)

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)