On the evening of that day, the first day after the Sabbath,

But Jesus came, and stood among them, and said to them, “Peace be with you!”

And when he had so said in the most kind, tender, and affectionate manner:

and to put them out of all pain, and that they might know certainly who he was.

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  Acts 2:42-47

They were

 Jesus calls individuals by name, I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

To him the gatekeeper opens, The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name.

He knows us intimately, validates ours worth, and calls them to belong to Him.

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Acts 2:36-41

Let Israel, then,

 
"Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to all creation."

This "Good News" .

The Good News constitutes that through Jesus' death and resurrection,

humanity is offered salvation, forgiveness of sins, and a renewed relationship with God.

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Acts 4:13-21

They were astonished

 The Risen Lord walks with us as a constant, '

comforting companion who guides and strengthens us through life's challenges.

His presence ensures we are never alone, providing, leading, and,

through the Eucharist, sustaining us on our journey. 

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Acts 2:14, 22-33

Then Peter stood up

 It is noted as the third time Jesus appeared to the disciples after his resurrection.

"It is the Lord".

Said Jesus, “Throw the net on the right side of the boat,” “and you’ll have a catch.”

The importance of obedience to his word,

So Simon Peter got into the boat and hauled the net ashore full of large fish,

one hundred and fifty-three altogether. But in spite of the large number the net was not torn.

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Acts 4:1-12

While Peter and John

 Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

symbolizing victory over death and the promise of eternal life.

It offers hope, renewal, and a reminder that love triumphs over sacrifice,

signaling that death is not the end but a transition to new life. 

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Acts 10:34a, 37-43

  Peter then spoke to them,

 "Peace be with you"

Is a profound blessing that strengthens faith by offering divine assurance.

calming fears, and confirming God's presence.

To foster hope and courage, grounding the faithful

in the knowledge that they are supported by divine grace. 

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Acts 3:11-26

While he clung to Peter and John,

 "Life over death, and hope over despair"

Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the ultimate triumph of light, life, and hope.

Divine love conquers fear and death, offering redemption, renewal, and eternal life. 

1ST Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:2 (or Genesis 1:1, 26-31a)

Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 (or Psalm 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20-22)

"The Lord is risen indeed"

During the breaking of bread, The disciples' eyes were opened.

Where two disciples realize the stranger walking with them is the risen Jesus,

They immediately return to Jerusalem to share the news with the apostles.

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Acts 3:1-10

Once when Peter and John 

 On the night of Passover,

Judas Iscariot, is bribed by Caiaphas and the Pharisees with thirty pieces of silver and betray Jesus' identity.

Judas identified Jesus to the crowd armed with swords by giving him a kiss on the cheek,

which resulted in Jesus' arrest, subsequent trial, and crucifixion. 

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Isaiah 52:13-53:12

It is now