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IN THIS WEEK’S READINGS

Sunday Readings

Reading I

Acts 10:34, 37-43
After Jesus was raised from the dead, we ate and drank with Him.
Background

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23

Reading II

Colossians 3:1-4
You have died!
Background

Gospel

John 20:1-9
Mary Magdalene came to the tomb.
Background

Connecting to the Sunday Gospel

Adult Gospel PDF

Lectionary Link

Sunday readings, backgrounds and questions of the week for lectionary-connected lifelong catechesis.

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‘Mobile confessional’ new evangelization tool

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Documentary an inspiring look at ‘Way of St. James’

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