Photo by Tobias Bju00f8rkli on Pexels.comHere are some of the key themes that surface in the readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7
- Seven reputable men are appointed to assist with the daily distribution as the Christian community grows.
- Freed from these tasks, the Apostles continue to focus their efforts on prayer and the ministry of the word.
Psalm – 33:1-2,4-5,18-19
- “Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.”
- We rejoice in the kindness and justice of the Lord, who preserves those who fear him.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 2:4-9
- Christ “the stone that the builders rejected, has become the cornerstone” calls us to become living stones that are built up into God’s spiritual house.
- We are chosen by God, called to offer our lives by the one who leads us out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Gospel – John 14:1-12
- Jesus is “the way and the truth and the life” who prepares a place for us in heaven.
- Christ, united to the Father, invites us to believe in him and carry out his work in the world.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter
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