Greeting (See Second Reading)
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a people set apart to praise God. May Jesus, our Lord and Savior, be always with you. R/ And also with you.
Feasts of the Apostles Philip and James, May 3
1 Cor 15:1-8 / John 14:6-14
Jesus instructs his disciples; "I am the way, the truth, and the life. "
4th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 3
4th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 3
Acts 12:24 - 13:5 / John 12:14-50
Jesus talks about his mission; "1 came into the world as light. "
May 1st: St. Joseph, the Worker
Genesis 1:26 - 2:3 / Matthew 13:54-58
Jesus identifies himself with workers: “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son?”
3rd Week of Easter, Saturday, Apr 29, St. Catherine of Siena
3rd Week of Easter, Saturday, Apr 29
Acts 9:31-42 / John 6:60-69
Many people leave Jesus; Peter stayed with Jesus.
3rd Week of Easter, Friday, Apr 28
3rd Week of Easter, Friday, Apr 28
Acts 9:1-20 / John 6:52-59
Jesus speaks about his body and blood; "My flesh is true food; my body is true drink. "
3rd Week of Easter, Thursday, Apr 27
3rd Week of Easter, Thursday, Apr 27
Acts 8:26-48 / John 6:44-51
Jesus talks about the Father; "Only the Son has seen the Father."
3rd Week of Easter, Wednesday, Apr 26
3rd Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 26th
Acts 8:1-8 / John 6:35-40
Jesus speaks about eternal life; "Whoever believes in me will have eternal life. "
St. Mark, Evangelist, Feast, April 25th
1 Peter 5:5-14 / Mark 16:15-20
Jesus instructs his disciples: “Proclaim the good news. ”
Easter 3rd Sunday A - Liturgical prayers
Greeting We have been set free in the precious blood of the Lamb, Jesus Christ. God raised him from the dead and through him we have faith and hope. May Jesus the Lord be always with you. Introduction by the Celebrant (Two Options)
2nd Week of Easter, Monday, April 17
2nd Week of Easter, Monday, April 17
Acts 4:23-31 / John 3:1-8
Jesus speaks about spiritual birth; "You must be born from above. "
Easter Octave: Apr 10-15
April 10 Monday:
The context: Today’s Gospel describes how the two Marys who had been at the foot of the cross
Saturday within Octave of Easter, April 15
Saturday within Octave of Easter, April 15
Acts 4:13-21 / Mark 16:9-15
Jesus instructs his disciples; "Proclaim the gospel to all creatures. "
Thursday within the Octave of Easter, April 13
Thursday within the Octave of Easter, April 13
Acts 3:11-26 / Luke 24:35-48
Jesus instructs his disciples; You are to be my witnesses.
Wednesday within Octave of Easter, April 12
Wednesday within Octave of Easter, April 12
Acts 3:1-10 / Luke 24:13-45
Two disciples welcome a stranger; The stranger turned out to be Jesus.
Monday within Easter Octave, April 10
Monday within Easter Octave, April 10
Acts 2:14, 22-33 / Matthew 28:8-15
Guards say Jesus' body was stolen; This story still circulates.
Holy Thursday - Adoration prayers
Use appropriate Hymns at the beginning and in between
Into our broken world you came, Lord Jesus. You embraced our darkness, even though you are pure light.
Easter Vigil -Reflections
1. Darkness.
The Easter Vigil begins with darkness.
The darkness itself is the first movement of the liturgy, so we begin our preparations with that darkness. It represents all darkness, and all the meanings of darkness - devoid of light; evil thoughts, motivations, deeds; all that is hidden and secret, deceitful and dishonest, divisive and abusive, immoral and sinful. It's the darkness of our world, and the darkness in my heart. If I come to the vigil and restlessly and impatiently fidget in the dark “until something happens,” I miss the power of what is about to happen. So, we prepare by readying ourselves to experience the darkness. It is distasteful and reprehensible, embarrassing and humbling, fearful and despairing. Then a light is struck. It breaks into the darkness. “O God, who through your son bestowed upon the faithful the fire of your glory,
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