Echoing God's Word - Easter Season

Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary 

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Triduum and Easter - March 28-31, 2024

Acts 10:34, 37-43 - We know him because we have experienced him.
Colossians 3:1-45 - We share in the Resurrection; let us live worthily.
John 20:1-9 - The disciples testify that the tomb is empty.

Second Sunday of Easter - April 7, 2024

Acts 4:32-35 - As a community of faith the disciples reach out in compassion.
1 John 5:1-6 - Believing in Jesus as Son of God, we triumph over evil.
John 20:19-31 - Jesus calls Thomas to faith; Thomas then worships.
Psalm 118:2-4,13-15,22-24 - “God's mercy endures forever.”

Third Sunday of Easter - April 14, 2024

Acts 3:13-15,17-19 - Sermon of Peter about the power of God in Jesus. 
1 John 2:15 - Our sins are removed through the intercession of Jesus. 
Luke 24:35-48 - The disciples eat with Jesus and touch his body. 
Psalm 4:2,4,7-9 - When God answers us, we feel peace and gladness.

Fourth Sunday of Easter - April 21, 2024

Acts 4:8-12 - Jesus is the cornerstone of the building. 
1 John 3:1-2 - Through the Risen One, we are children of God. 
John 10:11-18 - He is the Good Shepherd who laid down his life for us. 
Psalm 118 - The one rejected is now the foundation of the Church.