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April 20, 2023

Reading

The Acts of the Apostles 5: 27-33

5:27	And when they had brought them, they stood them before the council. And the high priest questioned them,
5:28	and said: “We strongly order you not to teach in this name. For behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and you wish to bring the blood of this man upon us.”
5:29	But Peter and the Apostles responded by saying: “It is necessary to obey God, more so than men.
5:30	The God of our fathers has raised up Jesus, whom you put to death by hanging him on a tree.
5:31	It is he whom God has exalted at his right hand as Ruler and Savior, so as to offer repentance and the remission of sins to Israel.
5:32	And we are witnesses of these things, with the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to all who are obedient to him.”
5:33	When they had heard these things, they were deeply wounded, and they were planning to put them to death.

Gospel

The Holy Gospel According to John 3: 31-36

3:31	He who comes from above, is above everything. He who is from below, is of the earth, and he speaks about the earth. He who comes from heaven is above everything.
3:32	And what he has seen and heard, about this he testifies. And no one accepts his testimony.
3:33	Whoever has accepted his testimony has certified that God is truthful.
3:34	For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God. For God does not give the Spirit by measure.
3:35	The Father loves the Son, and he has given everything into his hand.
3:36	Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. But whoever is unbelieving toward the Son shall not see life; instead the wrath of God remains upon him.”

April 19, 2023

Reading

The Acts of the Apostles 5: 17-26

5:17	Then the high priest and all those who were with him, that is, the heretical sect of the Sadducees, rose up and were filled with jealousy.
5:18	And they laid hands on the Apostles, and they placed them in the common prison.
5:19	But in the night, an Angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison and led them out, saying,
5:20	“Go and stand in the temple, speaking to the people all these words of life.”
5:21	And when they had heard this, they entered the temple at first light, and they were teaching. Then the high priest, and those who were with him, approached, and they called together the council and all the elders of the sons of Israel. And they sent to the prison to have them brought.
5:22	But when the attendants had arrived, and, upon opening the prison, had not found them, they returned and reported to them,
5:23	saying: “We found the prison certainly locked up with all diligence, and the guards standing before the door. But upon opening it, we found no one within.”
5:24	Then, when the magistrate of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were uncertain about them, as to what should happen.
5:25	But someone arrived and reported to them, “Behold, the men whom you placed in prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people.”
5:26	Then the magistrate, with the attendants, went and brought them without force. For they were afraid of the people, lest they be stoned.

Gospel

The Holy Gospel According to John 3: 16-21

3:16	For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that all who believe in him may not perish, but may have eternal life.
3:17	For God did not send his Son into the world, in order to judge the world, but in order that the world may be saved through him.
3:18	Whoever believes in him is not judged. But whoever does not believe is already judged, because he does not believe in the name of the only-begotten Son of God.
3:19	And this is the judgment: that the Light has come into the world, and men loved darkness more than light. For their works were evil.
3:20	For everyone who does evil hates the Light and does not go toward the Light, so that his works may not be corrected.
3:21	But whoever acts in truth goes toward the Light, so that his works may be manifested, because they have been accomplished in God.”

April 18, 2023

Reading

The Acts of the Apostles 4: 32-37

4:32	Then the multitude of believers were of one heart and one soul. Neither did anyone say that any of the things that he possessed were his own, but all things were common to them.
4:33	And with great power, the Apostles were rendering testimony to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord. And great grace was in them all.
4:34	And neither was anyone among them in need. For as many as were owners of fields or houses, selling these, were bringing the proceeds of the things that they were selling,
4:35	and were placing it before the feet of the Apostles. Then it was divided to each one, just as he had need.
4:36	Now Joseph, who the Apostles surnamed Barnabas (which is translated as ‘son of consolation’), who was a Levite of Cyprian descent,
4:37	since he had land, he sold it, and he brought the proceeds and placed these at the feet of the Apostles.

Gospel

The Holy Gospel According to John 3: 7-15

3:7	You should not be amazed that I said to you: You must be born anew.
3:8	The Spirit inspires where he wills. And you hear his voice, but you do not know where he comes from, or where he is going. So it is with all who are born of the Spirit.”
3:9	Nicodemus responded and said to him, “How are these things able to be accomplished?”
3:10	Jesus responded and said to him: “You are a teacher in Israel, and you are ignorant of these things?
3:11	Amen, amen, I say to you, that we speak about what we know, and we testify about what we have seen. But you do not accept our testimony.
3:12	If I have spoken to you about earthly things, and you have not believed, then how will you believe, if I will speak to you about heavenly things?
3:13	And no one has ascended to heaven, except the one who descended from heaven: the Son of man who is in heaven.
3:14	And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so also must the Son of man be lifted up,
3:15	so that whoever believes in him may not perish, but may have eternal life.

April 17, 2023

Acts 4: 23- 31

4:23	Then, having been released, they went to their own, and they reported in full what the leaders of the priests and the elders had said to them.
4:24	And when they had heard it, with one accord, they lifted up their voice to God, and they said: “Lord, you are the One who made heaven and earth, the sea and all that is in them,
4:25	who, by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David, your servant, said: ‘Why have the Gentiles been seething, and why have the people been pondering nonsense?
4:26	The kings of the earth have stood up, and the leaders have joined together as one, against the Lord and against his Christ.’
4:27	For truly Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, joined together in this city against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed
4:28	to do what your hand and your counsel had decreed would be done.
4:29	And now, O Lord, look upon their threats, and grant to your servants that they may speak your word with all confidence,
4:30	by extending your hand in cures and signs and miracles, to be done through the name of your holy Son, Jesus.”
4:31	And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered was moved. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. And they were speaking the Word of God with confidence.

John 3: 1- 8

3:1	Now there was a man among the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews.
3:2	He went to Jesus at night, and he said to him: “Rabbi, we know that you have arrived as a teacher from God. For no one would be able to accomplish these signs, which you accomplish, unless God were with him.”
3:3	Jesus responded and said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless one has been reborn anew, he is not able to see the kingdom of God.”
3:4	Nicodemus said to him: “How could a man be born when he is old? Surely, he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be reborn?”
3:5	Jesus responded: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless one has been reborn by water and the Holy Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of God.
3:6	What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.
3:7	You should not be amazed that I said to you: You must be born anew.
3:8	The Spirit inspires where he wills. And you hear his voice, but you do not know where he comes from, or where he is going. So it is with all who are born of the Spirit.”

April 16, 2023

First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 2:42 – 47

2:42	Now they were persevering in the doctrine of the Apostles, and in the communion of the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers.
2:43	And fear developed in every soul. Also, many miracles and signs were accomplished by the Apostles in Jerusalem. And there was a great awe in everyone.
2:44	And then all who believed were together, and they held all things in common.
2:45	They were selling their possessions and belongings, and dividing them to all, just as any of them had need.
2:46	Also, they continued, daily, to be of one accord in the temple and to break bread among the houses; and they took their meals with exultation and simplicity of heart,
2:47	praising God greatly, and holding favor with all the people. And every day, the Lord increased those who were being saved among them.

Second Reading: The First Letter of Saint Peter 1:3 – 9

1:3	Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy has regenerated us into a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead:
1:4	unto an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, which is reserved for you in heaven.
1:5	By the power of God, you are guarded through faith for a salvation which is ready to be revealed in the end time.
1:6	In this, you should exult, if now, for a brief time, it is necessary to be made sorrowful by various trials,
1:7	so that the testing of your faith, which is much more precious than gold tested by fire, may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1:8	For though you have not seen him, you love him. In him also, though you do not see him, you now believe. And in believing, you shall exult with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
1:9	returning with the goal of your faith, the salvation of souls.

Gospel according to John 20:19 – 31

20:19	Then, when it was late on the same day, on the first of the Sabbaths, and the doors were closed where the disciples were gathered, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and he said to them: “Peace to you.”
20:20	And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and side. And the disciples were gladdened when they saw the Lord.
20:21	Therefore, he said to them again: “Peace to you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
20:22	When he had said this, he breathed on them. And he said to them: “Receive the Holy Spirit.
20:23	Those whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them, and those whose sins you shall retain, they are retained.”
20:24	Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who is called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus arrived.
20:25	Therefore, the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I will see in his hands the mark of the nails and place my finger into the place of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
20:26	And after eight days, again his disciples were within, and Thomas was with them. Jesus arrived, though the doors had been closed, and he stood in their midst and said, “Peace to you.”
20:27	Next, he said to Thomas: “Look at my hands, and place your finger here; and bring your hand close, and place it at my side. And do not choose to be unbelieving, but faithful.”
20:28	Thomas responded and said to him, “My Lord and my God.”
20:29	Jesus said to him: “You have seen me, Thomas, so you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
20:30	Jesus also accomplished many other signs in the sight of his disciples. These have not been written in this book.
20:31	But these things have been written, so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and so that, in believing, you may have life in his name.

April 15, 2023

Reading

Acts of the Apostles 4: 13-21

4:13	Then, seeing the constancy of Peter and John, having verified that they were men without letters or learning, they wondered. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
4:14	Also, seeing the man who had been cured standing with them, they were unable to say anything to contradict them.
4:15	But they ordered them to withdraw outside, away from the council, and they conferred among themselves,
4:16	saying: “What shall we do to these men? For certainly a public sign has been done through them, before all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. It is manifest, and we cannot deny it.
4:17	But lest it spread further among the people, let us threaten them not to speak anymore in this name to any man.”
4:18	And calling them in, they warned them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
4:19	Yet truly, Peter and John said in response to them: “Judge whether it is just in the sight of God to listen to you, rather than to God.
4:20	For we are unable to refrain from speaking the things that we have seen and heard.”
4:21	But they, threatening them, sent them away, having not found a way that they might punish them because of the people. For all were glorifying the things that had been done in these events.

The Holy Gospel According to Mark 16: 9-15

16:9	But he, rising early on the first Sabbath, appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.
16:10	She went and announced it to those who had been with him, while they were mourning and weeping.
16:11	And they, upon hearing that he was alive and that he had been seen by her, did not believe it.
16:12	But after these events, he was shown in another likeness to two of them walking, as they were going out to the countryside.
16:13	And they, returning, reported it to the others; neither did they believe them.
16:14	Finally, he appeared to the eleven, as they sat at table. And he rebuked them for their incredulity and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen that he had risen again.
16:15	And he said to them: “Go forth to the whole world and preach the Gospel to every creature.

April 14, 2023

Reading

Acts of the Apostles 4: 1-12

4:1	But while they were speaking to the people, the priests and the magistrate of the temple and the Sadducees overwhelmed them,
4:2	being grieved that they were teaching the people and announcing in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
4:3	And they laid hands on them, and they placed them under guard until the next day. For it was now evening.
4:4	But many of those who had heard the word believed. And the number of men became five thousand.
4:5	And it happened on the next day that their leaders and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem,
4:6	including Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John and Alexander, and as many as were of the priestly family.
4:7	And stationing them in the middle, they questioned them: “By what power, or in whose name, have you done this?”
4:8	Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Leaders of the people and elders, listen.
4:9	If we today are judged by a good deed done to an infirm man, by which he has been made whole,
4:10	let it be known to all of you and to all of the people of Israel, that in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God has raised from the dead, by him, this man stands before you, healthy.
4:11	He is the stone, which was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.
4:12	And there is no salvation in any other. For there is no other name under heaven given to men, by which it is necessary for us to be saved.”

Gospel

John 21: 1-14

21:1	After this, Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. And he manifested himself in this way.
21:2	These were together: Simon Peter and Thomas, who is called the Twin, and Nathanael, who was from Cana of Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples.
21:3	Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “And we are going with you.” And they went and climbed into the ship. And in that night, they caught nothing.
21:4	But when morning arrived, Jesus stood on the shore. Yet the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.
21:5	Then Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any food?” They answered him, “No.”
21:6	He said to them, “Cast the net to the right side of the ship, and you will find some.” Therefore, they cast it out, and then they were not able to draw it in, because of the multitude of fish.
21:7	Therefore, the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” Simon Peter, when he had heard that it was the Lord, wrapped his tunic around himself, (for he was naked) and he cast himself into the sea.
21:8	Then the other disciples arrived in a boat, (for they were not far from the land, only about two hundred cubits) dragging the net with the fish.
21:9	Then, when they climbed down to the land they saw burning coals prepared, and fish already placed above them, and bread.
21:10	Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just now caught.”
21:11	Simon Peter climbed up and drew in the net to land: full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn.
21:12	Jesus said to them, “Approach and dine.” And not one of them sitting down to eat dared to ask him, “Who are you?” For they knew that it was the Lord.
21:13	And Jesus approached, and he took bread, and he gave it to them, and similarly with the fish.
21:14	This was now the third time that Jesus was manifested to his disciples, after he had resurrected from the dead.

April 13, 2023

Reading

Acts of the Apostles 3: 11-26

3:11	Then, as he held on to Peter and John, all the people ran to them at the portico, which is called Solomon’s, in astonishment.
3:12	But Peter, seeing this, responded to the people: “Men of Israel, why do you wonder at this? Or why do you stare at us, as if it were by our own strength or power that we caused this man to walk?
3:13	The God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his Son Jesus, whom you, indeed, handed over and denied before the face of Pilate, when he was giving judgment to release him.
3:14	Then you denied the Holy and Just One, and petitioned for a murderous man to be given to you.
3:15	Truly, it was the Author of Life whom you put to death, whom God raised from the dead, to whom we are witnesses.
3:16	And by faith in his name, this man, whom you have seen and known, has confirmed his name. And faith through him has given this man complete health in the sight of you all.
3:17	And now, brothers, I know that you did this through ignorance, just as your leaders also did.
3:18	But in this way God has fulfilled the things that he announced beforehand through the mouth of all the Prophets: that his Christ would suffer.
3:19	Therefore, repent and be converted, so that your sins may be wiped away.
3:20	And then, when the time of consolation will have arrived from the presence of the Lord, he will send the One who was foretold to you, Jesus Christ,
3:21	whom heaven certainly must take up, until the time of the restoration of all things, which God has spoken of by the mouth of his holy prophets, from ages past.
3:22	Indeed, Moses said: ‘For the Lord your God shall raise up a Prophet for you from your brothers, one like me; the same shall you listen to according to everything whatsoever that he shall speak to you.
3:23	And this shall be: every soul who will not listen to that Prophet shall be exterminated from the people.’
3:24	And all the prophets who have spoken, from Samuel and thereafter, have announced these days.
3:25	You are sons of the prophets and of the testament which God has appointed for our fathers, saying to Abraham: ‘And by your offspring all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’
3:26	God raised up his Son and sent him first to you, to bless you, so that each one may turn himself away from his wickedness.”

Gospel

Luke 24: 35-48

24:35	And they explained the things that were done on the way, and how they had recognized him at the breaking of the bread.
24:36	Then, while they were talking about these things, Jesus stood in their midst, And he said to them: “Peace be with you. It is I. Do not be afraid.”
24:37	Yet truly, they were very disturbed and terrified, supposing that they saw a spirit.
24:38	And he said to them: “Why are you disturbed, and why do these thoughts rise up in your hearts?
24:39	See my hands and feet, that it is I myself. Look and touch. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see that I have.”
24:40	And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet.
24:41	Then, while they were still in disbelief and in wonder out of joy, he said, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
24:42	And they offered him a piece of roasted fish and a honeycomb.
24:43	And when he had eaten these in their sight, taking up what was left, he gave it to them.
24:44	And he said to them: “These are the words that I spoke to you when I was still with you, because all things must be fulfilled which are written in the law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms about me.”
24:45	Then he opened their mind, so that they might understand the Scriptures.
24:46	And he said to them: “For so it is written, and so it was necessary, for the Christ to suffer and to rise up from the dead on the third day,
24:47	and, in his name, for repentance and the remission of sins to be preached, among all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
24:48	And you are witnesses of these things.

April 12, 2023

Reading

Acts of the Apostles 3: 1-10

3:1	Now Peter and John went up to the temple at the ninth hour of prayer.
3:2	And a certain man, who was lame from his mother’s womb, was being carried in. They would lay him every day at the gate of the temple, which is called the Beautiful, so that he might request alms from those entering into the temple.
3:3	And this man, when he had seen Peter and John beginning to enter the temple, was begging, so that he might receive alms.
3:4	Then Peter and John, gazing at him, said, “Look at us.”
3:5	And he looked intently at them, hoping that he might receive something from them.
3:6	But Peter said: “Silver and gold is not mine. But what I have, I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, rise up and walk.”
3:7	And taking him by the right hand, he lifted him up. And immediately his legs and feet were strengthened.
3:8	And leaping up, he stood and walked around. And he entered with them into the temple, walking and leaping and praising God.
3:9	And all the people saw him walking and praising God.
3:10	And they recognized him, that he was the same one who was sitting for alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple. And they were filled with awe and amazement at what had happened to him.

Gospel

The Holy Gospel According to Luke 24: 13- 35

24:13	And behold, two of them went out, on the same day, to a town named Emmaus, which was the distance of sixty stadia from Jerusalem.
24:14	And they spoke to one another about all of these things that had occurred.
24:15	And it happened that, while they were speculating and questioning within themselves, Jesus himself, drawing near, traveled with them.
24:16	But their eyes were restrained, so that they would not recognize him.
24:17	And he said to them, “What are these words, which you are discussing with one another, as you walk and are sad?”
24:18	And one of them, whose name was Cleopas, responded by saying to him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”
24:19	And he said to them, “What things?” And they said, “About Jesus of Nazareth, who was a noble prophet, powerful in works and in words, before God and all the people.
24:20	And how our high priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death. And they crucified him.
24:21	But we were hoping that he would be the Redeemer of Israel. And now, on top of all this, today is the third day since these things have happened.
24:22	Then, too, certain women from among us terrified us. For before daytime, they were at the tomb,
24:23	and, having not found his body, they returned, saying that they had even seen a vision of Angels, who said that he is alive.
24:24	And some of us went out to the tomb. And they found it just as the women had said. But truly, they did not find him.”
24:25	And he said to them: “How foolish and reluctant in heart you are, to believe everything that has been spoken by the Prophets!
24:26	Was not the Christ required to suffer these things, and so enter into his glory?”
24:27	And beginning from Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted for them, in all the Scriptures, the things that were about him.
24:28	And they drew near to the town where they were going. And he conducted himself so as to go on further.
24:29	But they were insistent with him, saying, “Remain with us, because it is toward evening and now daylight is declining.” And so he entered with them.
24:30	And it happened that, while he was at table with them, he took bread, and he blessed and broke it, and he extended it to them.
24:31	And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their eyes.
24:32	And they said to one another, “Was not our heart burning within us, while he was speaking on the way, and when he opened the Scriptures to us?”
24:33	And rising up at that same hour, they returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven gathered together, and those who were with them,
24:34	saying: “In truth, the Lord has risen, and he has appeared to Simon.”
24:35	And they explained the things that were done on the way, and how they had recognized him at the breaking of the bread.

April 11, 2023

Reading

Acts of the Apostles 2: 36-41

2:36	Therefore, may the entire house of Israel know most certainly that God has made this same Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
2:37	Now when they had heard these things, they were contrite in heart, and they said to Peter and to the other Apostles: “What should we do, noble brothers?”
2:38	Yet truly, Peter said to them: “Do penance; and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins. And you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
2:39	For the Promise is for you and for your sons, and for all who are far away: for whomever the Lord our God will have called.”
2:40	And then, with very many other words, he testified and he exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this depraved generation.”
2:41	Therefore, those who accepted his discourse were baptized. And about three thousand souls were added on that day.

Gospel

The Holy Gospel According to John 20: 11-18

20:11	But Mary was standing outside the tomb, weeping. Then, while she was weeping, she bowed down and gazed into the tomb.
20:12	And she saw two Angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been placed, one at the head, and one at the feet.
20:13	They say to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have placed him.”
20:14	When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus.
20:15	Jesus said to her: “Woman, why are you weeping? Who are you seeking?” Considering that it was the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have moved him, tell me where you have placed him, and I will take him away.”
20:16	Jesus said to her, “Mary!” And turning, she said to him, “Rabboni!” (which means, Teacher).
20:17	Jesus said to her: “Do not touch me. For I have not yet ascended to my Father. But go to my brothers and tell them: ‘I am ascending to my Father and to your Father, to my God and to your God.’ ”
20:18	Mary Magdalene went, announcing to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord, and these are the things that he said to me.”