Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 5th Sunday of Easter Cycle B
1st Reading – Acts 9:26-31 Our first reading today has Saul (Paul) as the hero. The time is about A.D. 36-39. He has been struck down on the road to Damascus and blinded, led into Damascus and for three days was without sight, food and drink. Healed by Ananias and baptized (the only baptism of any apostle […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 5th Sunday of Easter Cycle A
1st Reading – Acts 6:1-7 A new section of the Acts of the Apostles begins with our reading for today. We are introduced to two groups in the early community, identified by their background prior to conversion – the Hellenists, and the Hebrews. From this chapter onward, Christians are referred to as “disciples”; this term […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 5th Sunday of Easter Cycle C
Gospel – John 13:31-33a, 34-35 We are all familiar with the ten commandments. We use them as part of our examination of conscience prior to receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance or Confession). All of Jesus’ instruction was based on the Hebrew scripture; with one notable exception – He gave us one […]