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Fifth Sunday of Easter: The Option for the Poor

May 19, 2011

Lectionary Readings: Acts 6: 1-7. The early church grows with many converts including Jewish Priest. The Deaconate is developed to help serve the needs of the poor. 1 Peter 2:4-9. Peter continues with this early baptismal liturgy by commissioning the disciples as “a chosen race, a royal priesthood.” John 14:1-12. Jesus describes the intimate relationship ... Read more

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Fifth Sunday of Easter: Remember Tomorrow

Apr 26, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Acts 14: 21-27. Paul and Barnabas complete the first missionary journey and report to the community at Antioch which had commissioned them. They relate all that God had helped them accomplish and repeat the need to undergo many trials perseveringly. Revelations 21: 1-5. John sees a vision of the new heavens and the ... Read more

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