Third Sunday of Easter

The Readings

Available from the USCCB here.

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 3:13-15, 17-19

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 4: 2, 4, 7-8, 9

Lord, let your face shine on us.

Second Reading 1 John 2:1-5a

Gospel Luke 24:35-48

Prayers of the Faithful

• That our Church leaders encourage us to courageously open the Scriptures and break the bread in places where the Lord is rejected, we pray: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• That leaders of nations attentively listen to the deepest longings of their people and respond with peaceful solutions, we pray: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• That those who are physically or mentally ill as well as their caregivers can take comfort in the mercy and love of our Savior, we pray: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• That all who feel they have lost their way will experience their “hearts burning within them,” while seeking guidance from the Lord, we pray: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• That our children making their First Communion as well as our newly confirmed know our love for them through our prayers and support as a community, we pray: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• That Gary Anglin; Albert, Earl & Dorothy Cady & Family; Don Ruden; Doloras & Lawrence Maro; Lois Maro; LaVern Koltes; Charles & Helen Wessels; Marie Merfeld; Roy & Millie Schlickman; and all who have died find eternal joy in the arms of our Savior, 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.