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Daily Mass: We are on the right path when we stay close to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

Fr. Andrew Ricci — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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The wisdom of Gamaliel guides the Sanhedrin and reveals a spiritual insight: when we embrace our faith in Jesus Christ we are vibrant and authentic witnesses of the Lord.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#271)

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Daily Mass: We must obey God. Catholic Inspiration

Fr. Andrew Ricci — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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The Apostles remain adamant in the face of persecution, seeking to obey God rather than men.

Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#270)

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Daily Mass: God so love the world! Catholic Inspiration

Fr. Andrew Ricci — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:08:48 +0000

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Freed from prison by the power of God, the apostles continue to fearlessly proclaim the Good News.

Mass Readings – Wednesday in the 2nd Week of Easter (#269)

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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ unites us in heart and mind. Catholic Inspiration

Fr. Andrew Ricci — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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The early Church is united in one heart and mind, reminding us that our faith in Jesus Christ draws us closer to God and one another.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#268)

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Daily Mass: It is the Holy Spirit, and not our ego, that directs our faith. Catholic Inspiration

Fr. Andrew Ricci — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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Filled with the Holy Spirit, the disciples rejoice over the news from Peter and John and continue to speak the word of God with boldness.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#267)

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St. Martin I, pray for us!

Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Easter

Fr. Andrew Ricci — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter.

1st Reading – Acts: 2:14,22-33

Peter preaches to the people about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Peter cites Psalm 16, revealing how this passage is fulfilled in Christ.

Psalm – 16:1-2,4,7-11

“Lord, you will show us the path of life.”
The passage recaps a substantial amount of what Peter quoted to the people in the first reading.

2nd Reading – 1st Peter 1:17-21

This exhortation to conduct ourselves with reverence finds its strength in Christ, the spotless unblemished blood of the lamb of God.
Christ is revealed to us through our faith, hope, and belief in God.

Gospel – Luke 24:13-35

On the road to Emmaus, two disciples encounter Jesus along the way as he interprets the scripture passages that refer to Christ.
During the breaking of the bread, they recognize Jesus – who disappears from their sight – and return to Jerusalem to announce to the disciples what they experienced.
This basic structure – Scripture and the breaking of the bread – is the basic outline for the Mass we celebrate!

Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Easter (#46)

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2nd Sunday of Easter: Peace be with you. Catholic Inspiration

Fr. Andrew Ricci — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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The Risen Lord bestows the Holy Spirit upon the disciples as he proclaims “Peace be with you.”

Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Easter (#43)

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Daily Mass: The Holy Spirit emboldens us to live our faith. Catholic Inspiration

Fr. Andrew Ricci — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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Peter boldly responds to the Sanhedrin, steadfast in his faith in Christ.

Mass Readings – Saturday in the Octave of Easter (#266)

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Daily Mass: We seek to do the will of God. Catholic Inspiration

Fr. Andrew Ricci — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, defends his faith in Jesus Christ before the Sanhedrin.

Mass Readings – Friday in the Octave of Easter (#265)

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Daily Mass: Knowledge of Scripture is knowledge of Christ. Catholic Inspiration

Fr. Andrew Ricci — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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Peter references Moses and the Prophets, revealing how Christ fulfils salvation history.

Mass Readings – Thursday in the Octave of Easter (#264)

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