Sixth Sunday of Easter

Acts of the Apostles

15,1-2.22-29.

Some who had come down from Judea were instructing the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice, you cannot be saved."
Because there arose no little dissension and debate by Paul and Barnabas with them, it was decided that Paul, Barnabas, and some of the others should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and presbyters about this question.
Then the apostles and presbyters, in agreement with the whole church, decided to choose representatives and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brothers.
This is the letter delivered by them: "The apostles and the presbyters, your brothers, to the brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia of Gentile origin: greetings.
Since we have heard that some of our number (who went out) without any mandate from us have upset you with their teachings and disturbed your peace of mind,
we have with one accord decided to choose representatives and to send them to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
who have dedicated their lives to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
So we are sending Judas and Silas who will also convey this same message by word of mouth:
'It is the decision of the holy Spirit and of us not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities,
namely, to abstain from meat sacrificed to idols, from blood, from meats of strangled animals, and from unlawful marriage. If you keep free of these, you will be doing what is right. Farewell.'"

Psalms

67(66),2-3.5.6.8.

May God have pity on us and bless us;
may he let his face shine upon us.
So may your way be known upon earth;
among all nations, your salvation.
May the nations be glad and exult
because you rule the peoples in equity;
the nations on the earth you guide.
May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you!
May God bless us,
and may all the ends of the earth fear him!

Book of Revelation

21,10-14.22-23.

He took me in spirit to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God.
It gleamed with the splendor of God. Its radiance was like that of a precious stone, like jasper, clear as crystal.
It had a massive, high wall, with twelve gates where twelve angels were stationed and on which names were inscribed, (the names) of the twelve tribes of the Israelites.
There were three gates facing east, three north, three south, and three west.
The wall of the city had twelve courses of stones as its foundation, on which were inscribed the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God almighty and the Lamb.
The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John

14,23-29.

Jesus answered and said to him, "Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.
Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; yet the word you hear is not mine but that of the Father who sent me.
I have told you this while I am with you.
The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name--he will teach you everything and remind you of all that (I) told you."
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
You heard me tell you, 'I am going away and I will come back to you.' If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father is greater than I.
And now I have told you this before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe.

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St. Rita of Cascia(Widow (c. 1386-1456))

SAINT RITA OF CASCIA Widow (c. 1386-1456) St. Rita of Cascia was born at Rocca Porena, Italy about the year 1386. Her parents opposed her desire to become a nun and persuaded her to marry. However, Rita's cruel husband lost his reputation in a short time. After being converted from his wicked ways, Rita's husband was murdered. Her two sons resolved to take revenge, but through Rita's prayers, never committed mortal sin. After her sons passed away, Rita applied several times for admission into the Augustinian Convent at Cascia. She was repeatedly refused until God cleared away the obstacles. She entered the convent, made her profession and lived the life of a holy and devout Religious for forty-two years, "a shining example of every Christian virtue, pure as a lily, simple as a dove, and obedient as an angel." That "God is wonderful in His Saints" is easily proved in the life of St. Rita. Owing to her great number of miracles, she is often styled "The Saint of the Impossible."

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St. Julia(Virgin & Martyr (5th century))

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SAINT JULIA Virgin, Martyr (5th century) Saint Julia is a noble virgin of Carthage who was sold into slavery when Genseric sacked the city in 439. She was sold to a Syrian merchant named Eusebius. Under mortifying conditions, she was consoled and worked cheerfully and patiently. When Julia was not working, she spent her time in devotion with prayer and reading. Eusebius, charmed by Julia's fidelity and other virtues, took her with him on one of his voyages to Gaul. Once reaching the northern part of Corsica, Eusebius cast anchor and went on shore to join the pagans in an idolatrous festival. Julia was left at some distance because she objected. Noticing Julia, the governor, Felix, asked why she dared insult the gods. Eusebius replied that Julia was Christian and all his authority could not make her deny Jesus. Nonetheless, he found her so diligent and faithful that he could not part with her. The Governor offered him four of his best female slaves in exchange for Julia, but the merchant replied, "All you are worth cannot purchase her. I would freely lose the most valuable thing I have rather than be deprived of her." When Eusebius was drunk and asleep, the Governor threatened Julia and ordered her to sacrifice to pagan gods. He even offered Julia freedom if she complied. Julia answered that she was free so long as she was allowed to serve Jesus Christ. Felix, thinking himself derided, struck her on the face. He afterward sentenced Julia to have her hair torn off and her body hung from a cross until she died. Certain monks of the isle of Gorgon interred Julia's body. In 763, Desiderius, King of Lombardy, moved St. Julia's relics to Brescia, where her memory is celebrated with great devotion.

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