The Fifth Sunday of Easter
š Welcome to this weekās "Know Before You Go," a program by the Dominican Central Province of St. Albert the Great. Join Fr. Jim Marchionda, OP (from St. Pius V Priory, Chicago, recording at the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, NY) as he unpacks the powerful readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
š This Weekās Key Themes:
1ļøā£ LOVE THAT WITNESSES (John 13:34-35)
- Jesusā command to ālove one anotherā isnāt just about feelingsāitās a radical call to live in a way that points others to God.
- āDoes your love make people ask, āWhatās different about you?āā
2ļøā£ PERSEVERANCE IN HARD TIMES (Acts 14:21-27)
- Like Paul and Barnabas, weāre called to encourage one another amid persecution, division, and a broken world.
- Fr. Jimās challenge: āDo your actions contribute to āno more death and mourningāāor add to the pain?ā
3ļøā£ HEAVEN STARTS NOW (Revelation 21:1-5)
- Godās promise of a ānew heaven and new earthā isnāt just for the futureāit begins today through our choices.
- āGod dwells with us NOW. Are we building His kingdomāor tearing it down?ā
š¬ Reflection Questions:
- How can you love more intentionally this week?
- Where is God calling you to heal instead of hurt?
- Do others see Christās light in youāor the worldās noise?
ā±ļø Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:45 - The Gospelās Call to Love 3:12 - Acts of the Apostles: Perseverance 5:50 - Revelation: Heaven on Earth 8:30 - Final Challenge & Blessing š Support This Ministry: Like š if this homily inspired you! Comment š: āHow will you live this weekās message?ā Share š with someone who needs hope! #CatholicHomily #SundayMass #EasterSeason #ChristianLove #BibleStudy