Monday in the Octave of Easter, April 17, 2017. 1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 2:14.22-33. On the day of Pentecost, Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: “You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem. Let this be known to you, and listen to my words. “You … [Read more…]
Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper. April 13, 2017. 1st Reading: Book of Exodus 12:1-8.11-14. The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, “This month shall stand at the head of your calendar; you shall reckon it the first month of the year. Tell the whole community of Israel: On the … [Read more…]
Wednesday of Holy Week, April 12, 2017. 1st Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a The Lord GOD has given me a well-trained tongue,That I might know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them. Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear; And I have not rebelled,have not turned back. I … [Read more…]
Tuesday of Holy Week, April 11, 2017 1st Reading: Book of Isaiah 49:1-6. Hear me, O islands, listen, O distant peoples. The Lord called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. He made of me a sharp-edged sword and concealed me in the shadow of his arm. He made me … [Read more…]
Monday of Holy Week, April 10, 2017 1st Reading: Book of Isaiah 42:1-7. Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, Upon whom I have put my Spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, Not crying out, not shouting, not making his … [Read more…]