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TUESDAY FORTH WEEK OF EASTER: THE FATHER AND I ARE ONE
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 they usually proclaimed the message only to Jews. Some of them, however, who came from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch where they started preaching to the Greeks, proclaiming the Good News of the Lord Jesus to them as well. The Lord helped them, and a great number believed and were converted to the Lord. Readings Lectures
The church in Jerusalem heard about this and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. There he could see for himself that God had given grace, and this pleased him, and he urged them all to remain faithful to the Lord with heartfelt devotion; for he was a good man, filled with the Holy Spirit and with faith. And a large number of people were won over to the Lord. Reflections
Barnabas then left for Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he found him he brought him to Antioch. As things turned out they were to live together in that church a whole year, instructing a large number of people. It was at Antioch that the disciples were first called ‘Christians.’
Responsorial Psalm: O praise the Lord, all you nations
Gospel John 10:22-30 The Father and I are one
It was the time when the feast
of Dedication was being celebrated in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was
in the Temple walking up and down in the Portico of Solomon. The Jews gathered
round him and said, ‘How much longer are you going to keep us in suspense? If
you are the Christ, tell us plainly.’ Jesus replied:
The works I do in my Father’s
name are my witness; but you do not believe, because you are no sheep of
mine.
The sheep that belong to me
listen to my voice; I know them and they follow
me.
I give them eternal life; they will never be lost and no one will ever steal
them from me.
The Father who gave them to me
is greater than anyone, and no one can steal from the
Father. The Father and I are one.’
God my Father I thank you for your Son Jesus Christ. Thank you loving Father for I am a member of Christ body, Christian. Thank you Father for your grace may I remain faithful in my devotion to you. Father fill me with your Holy Spirit. May I follow your Son's footsteps. Lord Jesus Christ your mercies are new everyday bring me ever closer to your throne of grace. I believe in your word that you and the Father are One. I thank you for your gift of eternal life. Through you my Lord no one can seperate me from the Father for I am yours Lord.
Lord Jesus Christ I trust in you. Virgin Mary pray for me. Saint Joseph pray for me. My Angel Guardian pray for. Guide and guard me. Be my protection. God's Holy Angels pray for me.
Pray the Holy Rosary. Ave Maria. Hail Mary. Hail Holy Queen. Mother of Jesus Christ our Mother, Blessed Virgin Mary pray for us.
Your Birthday Saints: Saint Damien de Veuster and Saint John of Avila Priest and Doctor. May they pray for you as you celebrate your Birthday today.
