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Readings and Gospel
Readings and Gospel
Lectionary for this day - This has all the readings and Gospel
Acts 2:42-47 - Communal Life -- The first of three summary passages (along with Acts 4:32–37; 5:12–16) that outline, somewhat idyllically, the chief characteristics of the Jerusalem community: adherence to the teachings of the Twelve and the centering of its religious life in the eucharistic liturgy (Acts 2:42); a system of distribution of goods that led wealthier Christians to sell their possessions when the needs of the community’s poor required it (Acts 2:44 and the note on Acts 4:32–37); and continued attendance at the temple, since in this initial stage there was little or no thought of any dividing line between Christianity and Judaism (Acts 2:46).
1 Peter 1:3-9 - Blessing
A prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God who bestows the gift of new life and hope in baptism (new birth, 1 Peter 1:3) through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The new birth is a sign of an imperishable inheritance (1 Pt 1:4), of salvation that is still in the future (to be revealed in the final time, 1 Pt 1:5)
As the glory of Christ’s resurrection was preceded by his sufferings and death, the new life of faith that it bestows is to be subjected to many trials (1 Pt 1:6) while achieving its goal: the glory of the fullness of salvation (1 Pt 1:9) at the coming of Christ (1 Pt 1:7).
John 20:19-31 - Appearance to the Disciples (More information in the footnotes here.)
Who / What / Where is...?
Who / What / Where is...?
Acts (Acts of the Apostles)
This is the second volume of Luke’s two-volume work, continues Luke’s presentation of biblical history, describing how the salvation promised to Israel in the Old Testament and accomplished by Jesus has now under the guidance of the holy Spirit been extended to the Gentiles.
Breaking of the Bread
The celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
This is the equivalent of our Holy Mass for the early Christians.
Peter or Simon Peter
Also known as Peter the Apostle, Peter the Rock, Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, or Cephas
He was later given by Jesus the name Cephas, from the Aramaic כֵּיפָא, Kepha, 'rock/stone'.
He was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus.
12 Apostles - the first 12 people that Jesus called to follow Him.
Considered as the first Pope of the Catholic Church.
Peace be with you
Shalom - A common greeting among the Jews. It means peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquility and can be used idiomatically to mean both hello and goodbye. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)
Didymus
Another name for Thomas, the Apostle
Greek: Δίδυμος Didymos, meaning "twin")
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