Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 3rd Sunday of Easter Cycle C

3rd Sunday of Easter

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

2nd Sunday of Easter

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 […]

Liturgical Bible Study Source: Easter Sunday

Easter is the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. On this Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. For Catholics, Easter Sunday comes at the end of 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving known as Lent. Through spiritual struggle and self-denial, we have prepared ourselves to die spiritually with Christ […]

Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Cycle B

Introduction Passion week ends our celebration of Lent. Our lenten preparations have been focused on improving our response to God’s call so that we, His children, will be ready to come home and live for all eternity. Jesus, our eldest brother, has showed us how to live His life so that we can gain eternal […]