The Fifth Sunday of Easter

🌟 Welcome to this week’s "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.

📜 This Week’s Key Themes:

1️⃣ LOVE THAT WITNESSES (John 13:34-35)

• Jesus’ command to “love one another” isn’t just about feelings—it’s a radical call to live in a way that points others to God.
• “Does your love make people ask, ‘What’s different about you?’”

2️⃣ PERSEVERANCE IN HARD TIMES (Acts 14:21-27)

• Like Paul and Barnabas, we’re called to encourage one another amid persecution, division, and a broken world.
• Fr. Jim’s challenge: “Do your actions contribute to ‘no more death and mourning’—or add to the pain?”

3️⃣ HEAVEN STARTS NOW (Revelation 21:1-5)

• God’s promise of a “new heaven and new earth” isn’t just for the future—it begins today through our choices.
• “God dwells with us NOW. Are we building His kingdom—or tearing it down?”

💬 Reflection Questions:

• How can you love more intentionally this week?
• Where is God calling you to heal instead of hurt?
• Do others see Christ’s light in you—or the world’s noise?

⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:45 - The Gospel’s Call to Love 3:12 - Acts of the Apostles: Perseverance 5:50 - Revelation: Heaven on Earth 8:30 - Final Challenge & Blessing 🙏 Support This Ministry: Like 👍 if this homily inspired you! Comment 📝: “How will you live this week’s message?” Share 🔗 with someone who needs hope! #CatholicHomily #SundayMass #EasterSeason #ChristianLove #BibleStudy