Second Sunday of Easter

The Readings

Available from the USCCB here.

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.

Second Reading 1 John 5:1-6

Gospel John 20:19-31

Prayers of the Faithful

• For Pope Francis and other church leaders to show love and mercy to all people as Jesus did. We pray: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• For all government leaders and politicians to rule for the good of all persons and enact just laws for all. We pray: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• For continuing progress in fighting COVID-19 by following the health guidelines to slow the spread and stop any more deaths. We pray: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• For our high school youth and their teachers preparing for Confirmation. We pray: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• For our brothers and sisters suffering from physical or mental illness, loneliness, hunger or violence. We pray: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• For Jade Hamilton and her family as they celebrate Baptism this weekend. We pray: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• For John A. Baumgartner; Connie Kelly; Gilford Hohnecker; John A. Faley; John Drexler; Earl Larson; and all who have died, that they experience the glory and joy of eternal life. We pray: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.

Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.