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Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter

Reading 1 Acts 13:44-52

On the following sabbath
almost the whole city
gathered to hear the word of the Lord.
When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy
and with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said.
Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said,
“It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first,
but since you reject it
and condemn yourselves as unworthy of eternal life,
we now turn to the Gentiles.
For so the Lord has commanded us,
I have made you a light to the Gentiles,
that you may be an instrument of salvation
to the ends of the earth.”

The Gentiles were delighted when they heard this
and glorified the word of the Lord.
All who were destined for eternal life came to believe,
and the word of the Lord continued to spread
through the whole region.
The Jews, however, incited the women of prominence who were worshipers
and the leading men of the city,
stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas,
and expelled them from their territory.
So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them
and went to Iconium.
The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

Responsorial Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4

R.    (3cd)  All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
or:
R.    Alleluia.
Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done wondrous deeds;
His right hand has won victory for him,
his holy arm.
R.    All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
or:
R.    Alleluia.
The LORD has made his salvation known:
in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.
He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness
toward the house of Israel.
R.    All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
or:
R.    Alleluia.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
break into song; sing praise.
R.    All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
or:
R.    Alleluia.

Alleluia Jn 8:31b-32

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples,
and you will know the truth, says the Lord.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Jn 14:7-14

Jesus said to his disciples:
“If you know me, then you will also know my Father.
From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Philip said to Jesus,
“Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time
and you still do not know me, Philip?
Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.
How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?
Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?
The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own.
The Father who dwells in me is doing his works.
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me,
or else, believe because of the works themselves.
Amen, amen, I say to you,
whoever believes in me will do the works that I do,
and will do greater ones than these,
because I am going to the Father.
And whatever you ask in my name, I will do,
so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.”

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Comfort in His Word / Encontrando Consuelo en su Palabra

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**This reflection has been reposted from Diocesan Archives.**

In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus is sharing with his disciples that if they know Him, then they know the Father. Philip goes on to say, “Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.” I’m glad that Philip said this, for it is why Jesus expands on the fact that He and the Father are one. He shares that the very words He speaks are not on His own, but with the Father, who dwells within Him. 

Jesus goes on to say that whoever believes in Him will do even greater works since He is going to the Father. He said that whatever you ask in His name, He will do so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. He said, “If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.”

What does this good news mean for you and me today? As I’m sure you know, there is much suffering and fear of the unknown in the world today. Personally, the unknown aspect can really get to me. I’m someone who loves having a plan or an idea of what the future can or should look like. I constantly have to remind myself that God is in control as I loosen my grasp on these plans or ideas of life. 

When I reflected on this Gospel passage and how it is good news today, I found that Jesus is comforting us in His word. He expands upon the reality that He is completely united to the Father and anything we ask in His name, He will do it. Does that mean He will give me anything I ask for? I’m not too sure about that, but I know He gives us what we need. So today, what do you need? Comfort, strength, courage? Ask for a particular need or grace in His name. We can trust that His Word is true. He is faithful to His promises, and He always pulls through for us.

**Esta reflexión ha sido publicada nuevamente desde los Archivos Diocesanos.**

En la lectura del Evangelio de hoy, Jesús comparte con sus discípulos que si lo conocen a Él, entonces conocen al Padre. Felipe continúa diciendo: “Señor, muéstranos al Padre, y eso nos basta”. Me alegra que Felipe haya dicho esto, porque es por eso que Jesús amplía el hecho de que Él y el Padre son uno. Comparte que las mismas palabras que pronuncia no son de sí mismo, sino de parte del Padre, que habita en él.

Jesús continúa diciendo que quien cree en Él hará obras aún mayores ya que Él va al Padre. Dijo que todo lo que pidan algo en su nombre, lo cumplirá para que el Padre sea glorificado en el Hijo. Dijo: “cualquier cosa que pidan en mi nombre, yo la haré ”.

¿Qué significa esta buena noticia para ti y para mí hoy? Como seguramente ya sabes, hoy en el mundo hay mucho sufrimiento y miedo a lo desconocido. Personalmente, el aspecto desconocido realmente me puede afectar. Soy alguien a quien le encanta tener un plan o una idea de cómo puede o debería ser el futuro. Constantemente tengo que recordarme a mí misma que Dios tiene el control a medida que suelto estos planes o ideas de vida.

Cuando reflexioné sobre este pasaje del Evangelio y cómo son buenas noticias hoy, descubrí que Jesús nos está consolando con su palabra. Él amplía la realidad de que Él está completamente unido al Padre y cualquier cosa que le pidamos en Su nombre, Él lo hará. ¿Eso significa que Él me dará todo lo que le pida? No estoy muy seguro de eso, pero sé que Él nos da lo que necesitamos. Entonces hoy, ¿qué necesitas? ¿consuelo? ¿fuerza? ¿valor? Pide una necesidad o gracia particular en Su nombre. Podemos confiar en que Su Palabra es veraz. Él es fiel a sus promesas y siempre nos ayuda.

This reflection has been reposted from Diocesan Archives. Author: Brianna David

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St. Zita: Saint of the Day for Saturday, April 27, 2024

St. Zita was born into a poor but holy Christian family. Her older sister became a Cistercian nun and her uncle Graziano was a hermit whom the local people regarded as a saint. Zita herself always tried to do God’s will obediently whenever it was pointed out to her by her mother. At the age of twelve Zita became a housekeeper in the house of a rich weaver in Lucca, Italy, eight miles from her home at Monte Sagrati. As things turned out, she stayed with that family for the last forty-eight years …

Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter

Reading I Acts 13:26-33

When Paul came to Antioch in Pisidia, he said in the synagogue:
 “My brothers, children of the family of Abraham,
and those others among you who are God-fearing,
to us this word of salvation has been sent.
The inhabitants of Jerusalem and their leaders failed to recognize him,
and by condemning him they fulfilled the oracles of the prophets
that are read sabbath after sabbath.
For even though they found no grounds for a death sentence,
they asked Pilate to have him put to death,
and when they had accomplished all that was written about him,
they took him down from the tree and placed him in a tomb.
But God raised him from the dead,
and for many days he appeared to those
who had come up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem.
These are now his witnesses before the people.
We ourselves are proclaiming this good news to you
that what God promised our fathers
he has brought to fulfillment for us, their children, by raising up Jesus,
as it is written in the second psalm,
     You are my Son; this day I have begotten you.”

Responsorial Psalm 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab

R.        (7bc)  You are my Son; this day I have begotten you.
or:
R.        Alleluia.
“I myself have set up my king
            on Zion, my holy mountain.”
I will proclaim the decree of the LORD:
            The LORD said to me, “You are my Son;
            this day I have begotten you.”
R.        You are my Son; this day I have begotten you.
or:
R.        Alleluia.
“Ask of me and I will give you
            the nations for an inheritance
            and the ends of the earth for your possession.
You shall rule them with an iron rod;
            you shall shatter them like an earthen dish.”
R.        You are my Son; this day I have begotten you.
or:
R.        Alleluia.
And now, O kings, give heed;
            take warning, you rulers of the earth.
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice before him;
            with trembling rejoice.
R.        You are my Son; this day I have begotten you.
or:
R.        Alleluia.

Alleluia Jn 14:6

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the way and the truth and the life, says the Lord;
no one comes to the Father except through me.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Jn 14:1-6

Jesus said to his disciples:
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God; have faith also in me.
In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.
If there were not,
would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come back again and take you to myself,
so that where I am you also may be.
Where I am going you know the way.”
Thomas said to him,
“Master, we do not know where you are going;
how can we know the way?”
Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.”

 

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The Warmth of a Fire / El Calor de una Fogata

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Last fall I began working at a Christian facility with a homey, country feel to it. The basic structures were all built in a log cabin style and the grounds were truly an oasis. One of their favorite lines is “It’s the best place to do nothing.” But as the fall became winter, those wooden structures began to feel awfully chilly. Something had to be done to keep our fingers from freezing on our keyboards. 

During these days I grew in appreciation for an old fashioned wood fire. My first time trying to make one was a big fail, but after learning a few pointers from my coworkers, I got it to burn for an hour or so. I loved watching those flames dance around and enjoyed the instant warmth that accompanied it. Around the same time, my toddler had learned a new word, which fit so well. “Mommy, that’s so cozy!” she would tell me as I wrapped a blanket around her and read to her on my lap. The fire was indeed cozy as well. 

But it also got me thinking about the fire within. As we read from the Acts of the Apostles during this Easter season, we witness again and again how their hearts burned within them. Nothing stopped them from preaching and teaching, sharing and caring. They tirelessly traveled miles upon miles by horseback or on foot, by land or sea to reach those who had not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ. 

How is your fire burning? Is it like mine was those first couple tries? Does it ignite right away only to snuff out just as quickly? Does it take a little coaxing but eventually burn brightly? Is it a steady blaze that brings warmth to all around it? 

Let us heed Jesus’ invitation today: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.” God can turn our flame into a burning fire. Our faith should be something we live, move and breathe. It should dictate our daily decisions and our everyday actions, for Jesus clearly states: “I am the way, and the truth and the life.” 

May your flame burn brightly today and each day, so that others may feel the warmth of God’s love in you and glorify Him. 

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El otoño pasado comencé a trabajar en una instalación cristiana con un ambiente hogareño y campestre. Todas las estructuras básicas fueron construidas al estilo de una cabaña de troncos y los terrenos eran verdaderamente un oasis. Una de sus frases favoritas es “Es el mejor lugar para no hacer nada”. Pero a medida que el otoño se convirtió en invierno, esas estructuras de madera empezaron a sentirse terriblemente frías. Había que hacer algo para evitar que se nos congelaran los dedos en el teclado.

Durante estos días comencé a apreciar la hermosura de un fuego de leña. La primera vez que intenté hacer uno fue un gran fracaso, pero después de aprender unas pistas de mis compañeros de trabajo, logré que se quemara por lo menos una hora consecutiva. Me encantaba ver esas llamas bailar y disfrutaba la calidez instantánea que las acompañaba. Casi al mismo tiempo, mi hijita había aprendido una palabra nueva que aplicaba muy bien a esos fuegos. “¡Mami, eso es tan acogedor!” me decía mientras la envolvía en una manta y le leía en mi regazo. El fuego también era realmente acogedor.

Pero también me hizo pensar en el fuego interior. Al leer los Hechos de los Apóstoles durante este tiempo pascual, somos testigos una y otra vez de cómo sus corazones ardían dentro de ellos. Nada les impidió predicar y enseñar, compartir y cuidar. Recorrieron incansablemente millas y millas a caballo o a pie, por tierra o por mar para llegar a aquellos que aún no habían escuchado la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo.

¿Cómo arde tu fuego? ¿Es como el mío durante esos primeros intentos? ¿Se enciende de inmediato para apagarse con la misma rapidez? ¿Se necesita un poco de persuasión pero al final arde brillantemente? ¿Es un fuego constante que ofrece calidez a todo lo que lo rodea?

Prestemos atención a la invitación de Jesús hoy: “No pierdan la paz. Si creen en Dios, crean también en mí.” Dios puede convertir nuestra llama en un fuego ardiente. Nuestra fe debe ser algo que vivamos, algo que nos mueve y algo que respiremos. Debería dictar nuestras decisiones y acciones diarias, porque Jesús dice claramente: “Yo soy el camino, la verdad y la vida”.

Que tu llama arda intensamente hoy y cada día, para que otros sientan el calor del amor de Dios en ti y glorifiquen a Dios.

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Tami Urcia grew up in Western Michigan, a middle child in a large Catholic family. She spent early young adulthood as a missionary in Mexico, studying theology and philosophy, then worked and traveled extensively before finishing her Bachelor’s Degree in Western Kentucky. She loves tackling projects, finding fun ways to keep her little ones occupied, quiet conversation with the hubby and finding unique ways to love. She works full time, is a guest blogger on CatholicMom.com and BlessedIsShe.net, and has been doing Spanish translations on the side for over 20 years.

Prayer before the Closing of the Day: Prayer of the Day for Friday, April 26, 2024

Before the closing of the day,
Creator, we Thee humbly pray,
That, for Thy wonted mercy’s sake,
Thou us under protection take.
May nothing in our minds excite
Vain dreams and phantoms of the night;
Our enemies repress, that so
Our bodies no uncleanness know.
In this, most gracious Father, hear,
With Christ, Thy equal Son, our prayer;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Doth live and reign eternally.

Amen.

Feast of Saint Mark, evangelist

Reading 1 1 Pt 5:5b-14

Beloved:    
Clothe yourselves with humility
in your dealings with one another, for:

God opposes the proud
but bestows favor on the humble.

So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God,
that he may exalt you in due time.
Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.

Be sober and vigilant.
Your opponent the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion
looking for someone to devour.
Resist him, steadfast in faith,
knowing that your brothers and sisters throughout the world
undergo the same sufferings.
The God of all grace
who called you to his eternal glory through Christ Jesus
will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you
after you have suffered a little.
To him be dominion forever.  Amen.

I write you this briefly through Silvanus,
whom I consider a faithful brother,
exhorting you and testifying that this is the true grace of God.
Remain firm in it.
The chosen one at Babylon sends you greeting, as does Mark, my son.
Greet one another with a loving kiss.
Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

Responsorial Psalm 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17

R.    (2)  For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
or:
R.    Alleluia.
The favors of the LORD I will sing forever;
through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness.
For you have said, “My kindness is established forever”;
in heaven you have confirmed your faithfulness.
R.    For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
or:
R.    Alleluia.
The heavens proclaim your wonders, O LORD,
and your faithfulness, in the assembly of the holy ones.
For who in the skies can rank with the LORD?
Who is like the LORD among the sons of God?
R.    For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
or:
R.    Alleluia.
Blessed the people who know the joyful shout;
in the light of your countenance, O LORD, they walk.
At your name they rejoice all the day,
and through your justice they are exalted.
R.    For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
or:
R.    Alleluia.

Alleluia 1 Cor 1:23a-24b

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
We proclaim Christ crucified;
he is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Mk 16:15-20

Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them:
“Go into the whole world
and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved;
whoever does not believe will be condemned.
These signs will accompany those who believe:
in my name they will drive out demons,
they will speak new languages.
They will pick up serpents with their hands,
and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them.
They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

Then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them,
was taken up into heaven
and took his seat at the right hand of God.
But they went forth and preached everywhere,
while the Lord worked with them
and confirmed the word through accompanying signs.

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Encouragement at Work in the World / La Motivación Obrando en el Mundo

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It’s great to see some results for the work you put in. 

For example, if you are trying to get to a healthier weight, it’s quite rewarding to know that your efforts to improve diet and increase exercise are working. If you’re trying to make a certain grade in school and get the “A”, it’s rewarding to know you put the work in to study and know the material. If you ace a presentation at work and are rewarded with a hard-earned raise, it’s great to know that the hours you put in were worth it. 

In today’s Gospel, Jesus commands the Apostles to proclaim the Gospel to the whole world and to baptize new followers of Christ. Then Jesus gives an outline for how to know it’s being done correctly: demons will be cast out in his name, and many will be healed. If their hands fall upon a serpent or a poison, it won’t kill them. 

Jesus knew the work of spreading the Gospel would be difficult. He knew it would cost all the Apostles, except John, their lives, and while some are still asked to give up their life for the sake of the Gospel today, it’s much fewer and far between, especially in the developed world. Still, the world finds plenty of ways for us to “pay” for spreading the Gospel: the loss of job and professional prospects, political persecution, loss of freedom of speech in some countries. 

We know we are doing good things for the Kingdom of God, even when persecuted, but it’s still great to experience those “mountaintop” events in which we have confirmation we are doing great things for God. For example, when someone new joins the RCIA program, a child receives First Holy Communion, or someone surrenders their life to God after horrific pain. 

As humans, we often need some encouragement to keep going. Jesus laid it all out for us, and even today, we still see not-quite-as-literal signs taking place. How are you spreading the Gospel? What signs do you see even today that God is still at work in the world? Let’s carry Jesus’ Great Commission forward, and be encouraged by the signs that God is at work even in a world of wars, famine, pain and sorrow. 

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Es fantástico ver algunos resultados de un trabajo realizado.

Por ejemplo, si estás intentando alcanzar un peso más saludable, es muy gratificante saber que tus esfuerzos por mejorar la dieta y aumentar el ejercicio están funcionando. Si estás tratando de obtener una determinada calificación en la escuela y obtener una “A”, es gratificante saber que te esfuerzas por estudiar y conoces el material. Si realizas una presentación excelente en el trabajo y eres recompensado con un aumento por haber hecho tanto esfuerzo, es fantástico saber que las horas que dedicaste valieron la pena.

En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús manda a los Apóstoles a proclamar el Evangelio al mundo entero y bautizar a nuevos seguidores de Cristo. Luego Jesús da un esquema de cómo saber que se está haciendo correctamente: los demonios serán expulsados en su nombre y muchos serán sanados. Si sus manos caen sobre una serpiente o un veneno, no los matará.

Jesús sabía que la obra de difundir el Evangelio sería difícil. Sabía que les costaría la vida a todos los Apóstoles, menos a Juan, y aunque a algunos todavía se les pide que entreguen su vida por el Evangelio hoy, es mucho menos común, especialmente en el mundo desarrollado. Aun así, el mundo encuentra muchas maneras de “pagar” por la difusión del Evangelio: la pérdida de empleo y perspectivas profesionales, la persecución política, la pérdida de la libertad de expresión en algunos países.

Sabemos que estamos haciendo cosas buenas para el Reino de Dios, incluso cuando somos perseguidos, pero aún así es maravilloso experimentar esos eventos excepcionales en los que tenemos la confirmación de que estamos haciendo grandes cosas para Dios. Por ejemplo, cuando alguien nuevo se une al programa RICA, un niño recibe la Primera Comunión o alguien entrega su vida a Dios después de un dolor terrible.

Como seres humanos, a menudo necesitamos un poco de motivación para seguir adelante. Jesús nos lo explicó todo, e incluso hoy en día todavía vemos señales que no son tan literales. ¿Cómo estás difundiendo el Evangelio? ¿Qué señales ves hoy en día de que Dios todavía está obrando en el mundo? Llevemos adelante la Gran Comisión de Jesús y seamos animados por las señales de que Dios está obrando incluso en un mundo de guerras, hambruna, dolor y tristeza.

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Mary Thissen is a St. Louis native living in East Central Illinois with her husband and children. She is blessed with twin boys Earthside and four children now living in Heaven. When she is not working as a healthcare data analyst or caring for her boys, she enjoys studying and writing about the Catholic faith and ministering to women who are suffering through miscarriage or infertility. You can connect with Mary on Instagram @waitingonmiracles. 

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Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter

Reading I Acts 12:24—13:5a

The word of God continued to spread and grow.

After Barnabas and Saul completed their relief mission,
they returned to Jerusalem,
taking with them John, who is called Mark.

Now there were in the Church at Antioch prophets and teachers:
Barnabas, Symeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene,
Manaen who was a close friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said,
“Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul
for the work to which I have called them.”
Then, completing their fasting and prayer,
they laid hands on them and sent them off.

So they, sent forth by the Holy Spirit,
went down to Seleucia
and from there sailed to Cyprus.
When they arrived in Salamis,
they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues.
 

Responsorial Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8

R.        (4)  O God, let all the nations praise you!
or:
R.        Alleluia.
May God have pity on us and bless us;
            may he let his face shine upon us.
So may your way be known upon earth;
            among all nations, your salvation.
R.        O God, let all the nations praise you!
or:
R.        Alleluia.
May the nations be glad and exult
            because you rule the peoples in equity;
            the nations on the earth you guide.
R.        O God, let all the nations praise you!
or:
R.        Alleluia.
May the peoples praise you, O God;
            may all the peoples praise you!
May God bless us,
            and may all the ends of the earth fear him!
R.        O God, let all the nations praise you!
or:
R.        Alleluia.

Alleluia Jn 8:12

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
whoever follows me will have the light of life.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Jn 12:44-50

Jesus cried out and said,
“Whoever believes in me believes not only in me
but also in the one who sent me,
and whoever sees me sees the one who sent me.
I came into the world as light,
so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness.
And if anyone hears my words and does not observe them,
I do not condemn him,
for I did not come to condemn the world but to save the world.
Whoever rejects me and does not accept my words
has something to judge him: the word that I spoke,
it will condemn him on the last day,
because I did not speak on my own,
but the Father who sent me commanded me what to say and speak.
And I know that his commandment is eternal life.
So what I say, I say as the Father told me.”

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