Today’s Readings – Monday of Week 5 of Easter - First Reading

Commentary on Acts 14:5-18

Paul and Barnabas continue their first missionary journey of spreading the Gospel. We last saw them in the Galatian town of Iconium. At first, they had great success with their preaching, and we are told (in verses prior to today’s reading) “that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers.” But then, as happened in Antioch, some Jews who refused to accept their message managed to also stir up some Gentiles against the two Apostles. Even so, the disciples persisted and “remained for a long time speaking boldly for the Lord.” Their message was confirmed by signs and wonders being performed by God through their healing hands.

The result was that the people were divided in their opinion—those who, a priori, rejec … Continue

Yesterday’s Readings – Sunday of Week 5 of Easter (Year C)

Commentary on Acts 14:21-27; Revelation 21:1-5; John 13:31-33,34-35

Easter is the time when we both remember and celebrate the new life which has come to us through our Risen Lord. What do we mean by this ‘new life’? Can you say that you have experienced ‘new life’ this Easter o … Continue