Let us praise Christ, the source of all life and the foundation of all virtue: Lord, establish your kingdom in the world. Jesus our Savior, you died in your human nature but were restored to life by the Spirit, — make us die to sin, and live by the Spirit. …
First Reading – Acts 5:34-42 A Pharisee in the Sanhedrin named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up, ordered the Apostles to be put outside for a short time, and said to the Sanhedrin, “Fellow children of Israel, be careful what you are about …
The Father has established in Christ the foundation of all our hope and the principle of our resurrection. Let us rejoice in Christ, and cry out to him, saying: King of glory, hear our prayer. Lord Jesus, through your resurrection you entered the sanctuary of heaven to offer the blood …
First Reading – Acts 5:27-33 When the court officers had brought the Apostles in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, the high priest questioned them, “We gave you strict orders did we not, to stop teaching in that name. Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and want …
First Reading – Acts 5:17-26 The high priest rose up and all his companions, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and, filled with jealousy, laid hands upon the Apostles and put them in the public jail. But during the night, the angel of the Lord opened the doors of …
In his Son, risen from the dead, God has opened for us the way to everlasting life. Let us ask the Father: Through the victory of Christ, save the people he has redeemed. God of our fathers, you raised your Son Jesus from the dead and clothed him in glory; …
First Reading – Acts 4:32-37 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the Apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor …
By his resurrection Christ has given sure hope to his people. Let us ask him with our whole hearts: Lord Jesus, you live for ever; hear our prayer. Lord Jesus, from your wounded side flowed blood and water, — make the Church your spotless bride. Lord Jesus, you live for …
Let us pray to Christ the Lord, who bathed the world in glory through his resurrection. With joyful hearts let us say: Christ, our life, hear our prayer. Lord Jesus Christ, you walked with your disciples on the way, — be with your Church on its pilgrimage through life. Christ, …
First Reading – Acts 4:23-31 After their release Peter and John went back to their own people and reported what the chief priests and elders had told them. And when they heard it, they raised their voices to God with one accord and said, “Sovereign Lord, maker of heaven and …
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