On Wednesdays we like to share Church facts and teachings.
Did you know that during Mass, the Liturgy of the Word doesn't include an Old Testament reading in the time between Easter and Pentecost? Instead, the first reading comes from a book of the Bible called the Acts of the Apostles. This book tells the story of how the Apostles, inspired by the Holy Spirit, begin to build the Church. We learn more about Jesus' Ascension and the coming of the Spirit. We also see the Apostles reaching out to both Jews and non-Jews, known as Gentiles. The Acts describes many miracles performed by the Holy Spirit through the Apostles.
The second reading is from one of the many epistles, or letters, written by the Apostles to churches in many areas. Most of the epistles were written by Saint Paul and address the concerns of a certain group of people or individuals. The others, often called the "catholic letters," were written to the universal Church and deal with matters important for all Christians.
The third reading is still chosen from one of the four Gospels.
Happy Easter Season!
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