Christ rose from the dead as the firstfruits of those who sleep. In our joy let us praise him, and say: Firstborn from the dead, hear our prayer. Lord Jesus, remember your holy Church, built on the apostles and reaching to the ends of the earth, — and let your …
First Reading – Acts 3:1-10 Peter and John were going up to the temple area for the three o’clock hour of prayer. And a man crippled from birth was carried and placed at the gate of the temple called “the Beautiful Gate” every day to beg for alms from the …
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 …
First Reading – Acts 2:36-41 On the day of Pentecost, Peter said to the Jewish people, “Let the whole house of Israel know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and …
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 2:14, 22-33 On the day of Pentecost, Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: “You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem. Let this be known to you, and listen to my words. “You who are children of Israel, …
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 10:34A, 37-43 Peter proceeded to speak and said: “You know what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those …
First Reading – Genesis 1:1—2:2 In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless wasteland, and darkness covered the abyss, while a mighty wind swept over the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw how good …
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