Sunday

3 May 2026

Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A Click here for all content for this cycle Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7  The diaconate has its roots in people bickering about church resources.

Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19  Those who keep their eyes on God will be preserved from need.

1 Peter 2:4-9  Jesus is the stone upon which we build—or stumble.

John 14:1-12  Jesus promises to take care of his friends, who doubt what they can’t see.

More resources for the month available in Seasonal notes.

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Homilist’s overview of May

Liturgical themes and feasts

A blissful month of Easter awaits. In the enlarged vision of our destiny this season affords us, we’re invited to “think bigger.”

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

We all want answers, and it would be great if things were spelled out for us. But that isn't very often how it goes.

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Featured Exploring the Word

The new household of God

Moving into new situation can seem like heaven—at first. Whether it’s the first day of school, a new job, new digs, or a new haircut, each facet of change feels fresh and clear of all the old obstacles.

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Homily stories

Words of love

The summer after college graduation, I stood in Milwaukee’s Amtrak station, waiting for a train to New York City. I was traveling with a friend to start my first semester of study at a Catholic seminary.

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Homily stories

The stumbling block you need

At the time I probably thought of him as a party pooper, but now I'm grateful to Don.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

Brothers and sisters, we, who are "chosen and precious in the sight of God," let us prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries by calling to mind our sins.

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Quotes

In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone.

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Browse the library

Browse our library for additional Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A material.

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