Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord Cycle A
Introduction The revelation we celebrate on this day is that the direct experience of God revealed to men and women in Jesus of Nazareth continues to be experienced when the Body of Christ, the Church, gathers in witness, love and mission. Jesus brought power and hope to people. As He talked, healed, and loved them, […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 6th Sunday of Easter Cycle A
1st Reading – Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Last week we heard of the ordination of seven men as “assistants”: those who are to serve. In the intervening chapter (chapter 7) which comes between last week’s reading and this one, one of these assistants, Stephen by name, is martyred. The charges against him resemble those leveled against […]
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: 4th Sunday of Easter Cycle A
1st Reading – Acts 2:14, 36-41 Today we continue with Peter’s address to the people on the Day of Pentecost – an address we began to hear last week. This address proclaims that Jesus of Nazareth, whom the Jews crucified, is the Messiah promised by God and eagerly awaited by the righteous of the Old […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 3rd Sunday of Easter Cycle A
1st Reading – Acts 2:14, 22-33 Today’s first reading tells of the formation of the early Church as we hear Peter address the people of the day of Pentecost. His address is in two parts: Part 1, which we do not hear today, explains that the messianic times foretold by the Prophet Joel have now […]