Podcast – Three Great Things

Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter

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Let’s examine some of the main themes in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter.

1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 2:14a,36-41

  • Peter stands with the Eleven Apostles and preaches a message of repentance and baptism to receive the Holy Spirit.
  • About 3000 people respond!

    • Psalm – 23:1-6

    • “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.”
    • This well known Psalm has inspired millions of Christians with a promise of God’s grace and strength.

      • 2nd Reading – 1st Peter 2:20b-25

      • Following the example of Jesus on the Cross, we receive the grace of God as we patiently endure suffering.
      • Having gone astray like sheep, we find our restoration in Christ, who shepherds and guards our souls.

        • Gospel – John 10:1-10

        • Jesus is both the shepherd who knows his sheep and the gate through which they pass into safety.
        • The sheep recognize the shepherd’s voice and they follow him so that they may have abundant life.

          • Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (#49)

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