Monday in the Octave of Easter

Reading 1 acts 2:14, 22-33 On the day of Pentecost, Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: “You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem. Let this be known to you, and listen to my words. “You who are children of Israel, hear these words.

Divine Mercy Sunday

Divine Mercy Sunday MP3 His Mercy Endures 

 Readings: 
Acts 2:42-47 
Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
 1 Peter 1:3-9 
John 20:19-31 

We are children of Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead. Through this wondrous sign of His great mercy, the Father of Jesus has given us new birth, as we hear in today’s Epistle.

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 […]

Wednesday of Holy Week

Reading 1 is 50:4-9a The Lord GOD has given me a well-trained tongue, That I might know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them. Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear; And I have not rebelled, have not turned back. I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who plucked my beard; My face I did not shield from buffets and spitting

Wednesday of Holy Week

Reading 1 is 50:4-9a The Lord GOD has given me a well-trained tongue, That I might know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them. Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear; And I have not rebelled, have not turned back. I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who plucked my beard; My face I did not shield from buffets and spitting.