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Sixth Sunday of Easter of Sunday May 14, 2023

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May 14, 2023

Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard; proclaim to the ends of the earth: The Lord has freed his people, alleluia.

Texts of the day

Texts of the day

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First reading

First Reading  (Acts 8:5-8, 14-17)

Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. With one accord, the crowds paid attention to what was said by Philip when they heard it and saw the signs he was doing. For unclean...

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Psalm

Responsorial Psalm  (Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20)

Shout joyfully to God, all the earth,     sing praise to the glory of his name;     proclaim his glorious praise. Say to God, "How tremendous are your deeds!" R.  "Let all on earth worship and sing praise...

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Second reading

Second Reading  (1 Peter 3:15-18)

Beloved: Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence, keeping your conscience clear, so that, when...

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Gospel

Gospel  (John 14:15-21)

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate...

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The gift of life

You may recall the slogan that accompanies the appeal for donations to the blood bank: “Give the gift of life.” That same theme is also associated with appeals for organ donations and other kinds of support for life-saving medical interventions....

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