Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A. May 14, 2017. 1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7. As the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, “It is not … [Read more…]
Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter. Year A. May 13, 2017. 1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 13:44-52. On the following sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said. Both … [Read more…]
Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter, Year A. May 12, 2017. 1st Reading: Acts 13:26-33 When Paul came to Antioch in Pisidia, he said in the synagogue:”My brothers, children of the family of Abraham, and those others among you who are God-fearing, to us this word of salvation has been sent. The inhabitants of … [Read more…]
Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter, Year A, May 11, 2017 1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 13:13-25. From Paphos, Paul and his companions set sail and arrived at Perga in Pamphylia. But John left them and returned to Jerusalem. They continued on from Perga and reached Antioch in Pisidia. On the sabbath they … [Read more…]
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter, Year A. May 10, 2017. 1st Reading: Acts 12:24-25.13:1-5a. The word of God continued to spread and grow. After Barnabas and Saul completed their relief mission, they returned to Jerusalem, taking with them John, who is called Mark. Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and … [Read more…]