Tuesday of the Octave of Easter. April 18, 2017 1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 2:36-41. On the day of Pentecost, Peter said to the Jewish people, “Let the whole house of Israel know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Now when they heard this, … [Read more…]
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…]