Sunday

20 Apr 2025

Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord (Easter Sunday), Cycle C Click here for all content for this cycle Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord (Easter Sunday), Cycle C

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37-43  You know the story, Peter says. But do you get the message?

Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23  For the wonders of today, we give thanks and praise.

Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8  On this day we celebrate the feast of sincerity and truth.

John 20:1-9 or Luke 24:1-12 or Luke 24:13-35  Jesus is not in the tomb. That much is certain. But if not there, then where?

More resources for the month available in Seasonal notes.

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Homilist’s overview of April

Liturgical themes and feasts

April is a liturgical hinge month, as we conclude the probing season of Lent and open onto the joys of Easter.

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

Today we begin our journey in discovering who Jesus truly is.

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Featured Exploring the Word

The miracle of what we believe

Artists often make the best theologians. Since ancient times they've also been some of the most effective ones.

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Homily stories

Amazing, true stories

Think of the incredible stories you've heard or read about remarkable physical and mental accomplishments: climbing Mount Everest, landing on the moon, cracking the Enigma Code.

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Homily stories

Fools rush in

Living in a family is a great way to learn that people’s biggest fault is typically just the flip side of their best virtue.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

On this day the Lord has made, we ask for the forgiveness of sins Christ promises us through him.

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Quotes

The greatest of all is Easter Day, the day of the Lord’s Resurrection, because today assurance was given to us to obtain eternal and immortal life in soul and body.

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Browse the library

Browse our library for additional Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord (Easter Sunday), Cycle C material.

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