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Echoing God's Word
in the
Catholic Faith Community
Reflections on Readings from the Lectionary by Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau. (Click on the date to read the reflection)
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Easter Sunday - March 31, 2013 |
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Acts 10:34, 37-43
Psalm 118
Colossians 3:1-45
John 20:1-9 |
We know him because we have experienced him.
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice!
Since we already share in the resurrection, let us be worthy.
Those closest to Jesus are witnesses that the tomb is empty.
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Second Sunday of Easter - April 7, 2013 |
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Acts 5:12-32
Revelation 1:9-13,17-19
John 20:19-31 |
Faith in Jesus heals many in Jerusalem.
Christ, the Living One, loves us.
Jesus promises greater blessings to us. |
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Third Sunday of Easter - April 14, 2013 |
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Acts 5:37,32,40-41
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21:1-19 |
The Apostles chose to obey God rather than men.
The Lamb is worthy to receive the praise of all.
Jesus cements his love for Peter at a startling breakfast. |
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Fourth Sunday of Easter - April 21, 2013 |
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Acts 13:14, 43-52
Revelation 7:9, 14-17
John 10:27-30 |
Good News welcomed by those chosen for eternal life.
Great multitudes will worship God.
Jesus and the Father work together for the Church. |
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Fifth Sunday of Easter - April 28, 2013 |
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Acts 14:21-22
Revelation 21:1-5
John 13:31-35 |
New believers must persevere in faith.
God will dwell among His people as in a holy place.
Jesus gives a new commandment: Love as He loved. |
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Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 5, 2013 |
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Acts 1:1-2,22-29
Revelation 21:10-14,22-23
John 1:23-29 |
Observing the Law of Moses is not required.
In the New Jerusalem, the Lord is the only Light.
Obedience to Jesus Christ will make Him dwell here. |
| Seventh Sunday of Easter - May 12, 2013 |
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Acts 7:55-60
Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20
John 17:20-26
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Jesus receives Stephen into heaven.
We urgently long for Jesus to return.
Jesus prays for us who have come to believe. |
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Feast of Pentecost - May 19, 2013 |
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Acts 2:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13
John 20:19-23
Psalm 104:1,24,29-31,34 |
The community is filled with the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit creates a new Body for Christ.
Jesus comes to those who fear, bringing peace.
God’s Spirit has all power. |
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