HUNGER AND THIRST FOR THE EUCHARIST

Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter, May 02, 2017 1st Reading: Acts 7:51-60.8:1a. Stephen said to the people, the elders, and the scribes: “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always oppose the Holy Spirit; you are just like your ancestors. Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute? They put … [Read more…]

SEEKING JESUS

Monday of the Third Week of Easter, May 01, 2017 1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 6:8-15. Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen, Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and people from Cilicia and Asia, came forward and debated with Stephen, … [Read more…]

THE GIFT OF UNDERSTANDING

Third Sunday of Easter, April 30, 2017 1st Reading:Acts of the Apostles 2:14.22-33. Then 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 who are Israelites, hear these words. Jesus … [Read more…]

THE GIFT OF UNDERSTANDING

Third Sunday of Easter, April 30, 2017 1st Reading:Acts of the Apostles 2:14.22-33. Then 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 who are Israelites, hear these words. Jesus … [Read more…]

OVERCOMING DAILY FEAR

Saturday of the Second Week of Easter. April 29, 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 … [Read more…]