Apr 28
Reading: Acts 9:31-42 John 6:60-69
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I ask my Apostles if they want to leave and no longer accompany me—as others are doing. Let Simon Peter’s answer be your prayer today: “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
Feast: St. Peter Chanel, priest and martyr; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, priest
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Apr 27
Reading: Acts 9:1-20 John 6:52-59
Drawing Near: There are those in today’s Gospel who raise the question, “How can this man give us [his] flesh to eat?” How would you respond to this question?
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Apr 26
Reading: Acts 8:26-40 John 6:44-51
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I explain that "everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me.” I welcome and embrace you. Tell me, what have you heard and learned from my Father?
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Apr 25
Reading: 1 Peter 5:5-14 Mark 16:15-20
Drawing Near: I commission my Apostles in today’s Gospel to “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” How can you help your learners understand that they proclaim the gospel to every creature by their daily lives of faith?
Feast: St. Mark, Evangelist
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Apr 24
Reading: Acts 7:51—8:1 John 6:30-35
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I explain how my Father gives the true bread from heaven which gives life to the world. How can you build a lesson around today’s Gospel to help your learners better understand my Real Presence in the Eucharist?
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Apr 23
Reading: Acts 6:8-15 John 6:22-29
Drawing Near: The people in today’s Gospel ask what they can do “to accomplish the works of God.” I tell that “This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent.” Bless your ministry, for you and your learners are accomplishing the works of God.
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Apr 22
Reading: John 24:35-48
Drawing Near: "Peace be with you." Do your learners witness in you the profound peace you find in me?
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Apr 21
Reading: Acts 6:1-7 John 6:16-21
Drawing Near: Adrift in treacherous waters in today’s Gospel, my disciples are afraid when they see me coming toward them on the water. Does my nearness disturb you at times?
Feast: St. Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
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Apr 20
Reading: Acts 5:34-42 John 6:1-15
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, Andrew says that there is a boy nearby who has “five barley loaves and two fish.” But he asks, “What good are these for so many?” When is your confidence in my providence most tested?
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Apr 19
Reading: Acts 5:27-33 John 3:31-36
Drawing Near: Today’s Gospel proclaims that "the one whom God sent speaks the words of God.” I was sent by God. You, too, are sent. Make your words the "words of God” today.
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