Echoing God's Word - Easter Season

Echoing God's Word

Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary 

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Triduum Including Easter Sunday - April 17-20, 2025

Acts 10:34,37-43 - We know him because we have experienced him. 
Psalm 118 - This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice!
Colossians 3:1-44 - Since we already share in the resurrection, let us be worthy.
John 20:1-9 - Those closest to Jesus are witnesses that the tomb is empty. 

Second Sunday of Easter -  April 27, 2025

Acts 5:12-32 - Faith in Jesus heals many in Jerusalem.
Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 - Christ, the Living One, loves us.
John 20:19-31 - Jesus promises greater blessings to us.

Third Sunday of Easter - May 4, 2025

Acts 5:27, 32,40-41 - The apostles chose to obey God rather than men.
Revelation 5:11-14 - The Lamb is worthy to receive the praise of all.
John 21:1-19 - Jesus cements his love for Peter at a startling breakfast

Fourth Sunday of Easter - May 11, 2025

Acts 13:14, 43-52 - Good news welcomed by those chosen for eternal life.  
Revelation 7:9, 14-17 - Great multitudes will worship God.  
John 10:27-30 - Jesus and the Father work together for the Church.

Fifth Sunday of Easter - May 18, 2025

Acts 14:21-22 - New believers must persevere in faith. 
Revelation 21:1-5 - God will dwell among his people as in a holy place. 
John 13:31-35 - Jesus gives a new commandment: Love as he loved.

Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 25, 2025

Acts 15:1-2,22-29 - Observing the Law of Moses is not required.
Revelation 21:10-14,22-23 - In the New Jerusalem, the Lord is the only light.     
John 14:23-29 - Obedience in Jesus Christ will make him dwell here.

Seventh Sunday of Easter - June 1, 2025

Acts 7:55-60 - Jesus receives Stephen into heaven. 
Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20 - We urgently long for Jesus to return.     
John 17:20-26 - Jesus prays for us who have come to believe.

Feast of Pentecost - June 8, 2025

Acts 2:1-11 - The community is filled with the Holy Spirit. 
1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13 - The Spirit creates a new body of Christ 
John 20:19-23 - Jesus comes to those who fear, bringing peace.
Psalm 104:1,24,29-31,34 - God’s Spirit has all power.

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