Category Archives: Easter

The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Year C

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Hospitality Acts of the Apostles 16:9-15 Psalm 67 The Revelation to John 21:10, 22 – 22:5 John 14:23-29 OR John 5:1-9 The Spirit is at work as Paul continues to spread the news of the Risen Lord. Paul has had … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Sunday of Easter: Year C

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

Love One Another Acts of the Apostles 11:1-18 Psalm 148 The Revelation to John 21:1-6 John 13:31-35 Jesus repeatedly speaks of being glorified. At the time, the disciples assumed he was using the term in the traditional sense, that he … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Year C

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

The Good Shepherd Acts of the Apostles 9:36-43 Psalm 23 Revelation to John 7:9-17 John 10:22-30 Scripture frequently uses the metaphor of shepherd and sheep to describe the relationship between the faithful and God. Easter 4 is often referred to … Continue reading →

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The Third Sunday of Easter: Year C

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Appearances Acts of the Apostles 9:1-6 (7-20) Psalm 30 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 John continues this week in sharing stories about the resurrection appearances of Jesus. However, if we jump to today’s New Testament reading, we realize that appearances were … Continue reading →

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The Second Sunday of Easter: Year C

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

Proof Acts of the Apostles 5:27-32 Psalm 118:14-29 The Revelation of John 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Easter continues this Sunday (and every Sunday), but today we hear the two appearances of the Risen Lord before the disciples. On the evening of … Continue reading →

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Easter: Year C

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

The Resurrection Acts of the Apostles 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 I Corinthians 15:19-26 Luke 24:1-10 In the Palestinian culture of the time, it was the task of the women to prepare the bodies of the dead for … Continue reading →

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The Second Sunday of Easter, Year B: April 15, 2012

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Of One Heart and Soul Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35 Psalm 133 1 John 1:1 – 2:2 John 20:19-31 Sunday evening finds Jesus’ disciples huddled together behind locked doors. Though Mary had given the good news, many likely doubted. The … Continue reading →

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Easter Day, Year B: April 8, 2012

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Jesus is Risen! Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Mark 16:1-8 Today is the most important day of the Christian calendar. It is the Feast of the Resurrection – a point upon which all our faith is grounded. … Continue reading →

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The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Year A – May 29, 2011

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

The Spirit of Truth Acts of the Apostles 17:22-31 Psalm 66:7-18 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 Jesus does not leave his followers orphaned. Through the Holy Spirit Jesus comes to abide with his disciples of every generation. As Pentecost draws … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Sunday of Easter: Year A – May 22, 2011

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

The way, the truth, the life Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 In today’s Gospel, Jesus promises his eternal presence will be with them. However, “to believe” (v. 1) involves committing the whole self to the … Continue reading →

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