Second Week of Easter - Saturday
Second Week of Easter - Saturday
First Reading Acts 6:1-7
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles
They chose seven men filled with the Holy Spirit.
As the number of disciples continued to grow, the
Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their
widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.
So the Twelve called together the community of the
disciples and said, “It is not right for us to neglect
the word of God to serve at table. Brothers, select
from among you seven reputable men, filled with the
Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task,
whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to
the ministry of the word.” The proposal was acceptable
to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man
filled with faith and the Holy Spirit, also Philip,
Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of
Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these
men to the Apostles who prayed and laid hands on them.
The word of God continued to spread, and the number of
the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly; even a
large group of priests were becoming obedient to the
faith.
The Word of the Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia - Christ is risen, who made
all things; he has shown mercy on all people.
Alleluia, alleluia
Gospel Jn 6:16-25
They saw Jesus, walking on the sea.
A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to John
When it was evening, the disciples of Jesus went
down to the sea, embarked in a boat, and went across
the sea to Capernaum. It had already grown dark, and
Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea was stirred
up because a strong wind was blowing. When they had
rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking
on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began
to be afraid. But he said to them, “It is I. Do not
be afraid.” They wanted to take him into the boat,
but the boat immediately arrived at the shore to
which they were heading.
The Gospel of the Lord.
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