Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 1st Sunday of Advent Cycle C
Introduction Introduction There is evidence from the mid-4th century on concerning some period of preparation for the Christmas-Epiphany celebration. Length and emphasis varied from place to place. Some regions kept a relatively long Advent (from St. Martin’s feast, November 11); others, a rather brief one. In Rome the season evolved to a 4-week preparation focusing […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 3rd Sunday of Easter Cycle C
1st Reading – Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 Last week we heard how the Apostles began to minister to the people in the sameway that Jesus had done. This week we hear of the persecution the apostles enduredbecause of their ministry. The Episcopalians and Lutherans last week heard of both theministry and the persecution and this week […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 2nd Sunday of Easter Cycle C
Introduction On April 30, 2000, His Holiness John Paul II, in response to the wishes of the Christianfaithful, declared that “the 2nd Sunday of Easter henceforth throughout the Church will also be called Divine Mercy Sunday.” The desire for this celebration was expressed by Our Lord to Saint Faustina as can be found in her […]