First Reading – Acts 9:31-42 The Church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace. She was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord, and with the consolation of the Holy Spirit she grew in numbers. As Peter was passing through every region, he went …
In rising from the dead, Christ destroyed death and restored life. Let us cry out to him, saying: Lord Jesus, you live for ever; hear our prayer. You are the stone rejected by the builders which became the chief cornerstone, — make us living stones in the temple of your Church. …
Christ rose from the dead and is seated at the right hand of the Father. Let us pray to him, saying: Lord Jesus, you live for ever; hear our prayer. Lord, remember all who minister in your service, — may their holy lives be an example to your people. Lord Jesus, …
First Reading – Acts 8:1B-8 There broke out a severe persecution of the Church in Jerusalem, and all were scattered throughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria, except the Apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made a loud lament over him. Saul, meanwhile, was trying to destroy the Church; entering …
First Reading – Acts 7:51–8:1A Stephen said to the people, the elders, and the scribes: “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always oppose the Holy Spirit; you are just like your ancestors. Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute? They put to death those who …
As Christ lay in the darkness of the earth he saw the light of a new glory. Let us cry out to him in joy: King of glory, hear us. We pray for all bishops, priests and deacons, that they may be zealous in their ministry, — and prepare for …
The Holy Spirit raised the body of Christ to life and made it the source of life. With joy in our hearts let us call upon the risen Christ, saying: Lord, make all things new and fill them with life. Savior of the world and King of the new creation, …
First Reading – Acts 6:8-15 Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen, Cyreneans, and Alexandrians, and people from Cilicia and Asia, came forward and debated with Stephen, but they could not withstand the wisdom …
With joy in our hearts, let us call upon Christ the Lord, who died and rose again, and lives always to intercede for us: Victorious King, hear our prayer. Light and salvation of all peoples, — send into our hearts the fire of your Spirit, as we proclaim your resurrection. …
First Reading – Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Peter said to the people: “The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and denied in Pilate’s presence when he had decided to release him. …
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