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Saint Mark, Evangelist First reading 1 Peter 5:5-14 My son, Mark, sends you greetings All wrap yourselves in humility to be servants of each other, because God refuses the proud and will always favour the humble. Bow down, then, before the power of God now, and he will raise you up on the appointed day; … Read moreThu 25 April

Wednesday of the 4th week of Eastertide, or Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest, Martyr First reading Acts 12:24-13:5 ‘I want Barnabas and Saul set apart’ The word of God continued to spread and to gain followers. Barnabas and Saul completed their task and came back from Jerusalem, bringing John Mark with them.In the church at … Read moreWed 24 April

Tuesday of the 4th week of Eastertide, or Saint George, Martyr , or Saint Adalbert of Prague, Bishop, Martyr First reading Acts 11:19-26 They started preaching to the Greeks, proclaiming the Lord Jesus Those who had escaped during the persecution that happened because of Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, but … Read moreTue 23 April

Monday of the 4th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 11:1-18 God can grant even the pagans the repentance that leads to life The apostles and the brothers in Judaea heard that the pagans too had accepted the word of God, and when Peter came up to Jerusalem the Jews criticised him and said, ‘So … Read moreMon 22 April

4th Sunday of Easter First reading Acts 4:8-12 The name of Jesus Christ is the only name in which we can be saved Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter said: ‘Rulers of the people, and elders! If you are questioning us today about an act of kindness to a cripple, and asking us how he … Read moreSun 21 April

Saturday of the 3rd week of Eastertide First reading Acts 9:31-42 The churches grew and were filled with the consolation of the Holy Spirit The churches throughout Judaea, Galilee and Samaria were now left in peace, building themselves up, living in the fear of the Lord, and filled with the consolation of the Holy Spirit.Peter … Read moreSat 20 April

Friday of the 3rd week of Eastertide First reading Acts 9:1-20 This man is my chosen instrument to bring my name before the pagans Saul was still breathing threats to slaughter the Lord’s disciples. He had gone to the high priest and asked for letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, that would authorise him … Read moreFri 19 April

Thursday of the 3rd week of Eastertide First reading Acts 8:26-40 Philip baptizes a eunuch The angel of the Lord spoke to Philip saying, ‘Be ready to set out at noon along the road that goes from Jerusalem down to Gaza, the desert road.’ So he set off on his journey. Now it happened that … Read moreThu 18 April

Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide First reading Acts 8:1-8 They went from place to place, preaching the Good News That day a bitter persecution started against the church in Jerusalem, and everyone except the apostles fled to the country districts of Judaea and Samaria.There were some devout people, however, who buried Stephen and … Read moreWed 17 April

Tuesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide First reading Acts 7:51-8:1 ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit’ Stephen said to the people, the elders and the scribes: ‘You stubborn people, with your pagan hearts and pagan ears. You are always resisting the Holy Spirit, just as your ancestors used to do. Can you name a single … Read moreTue 16 April