Sunday

10 May 2026

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

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8, 14-17  Philip brings the liberating gospel, while Peter and John follow up with the Spirit.

Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20  Joy is the natural response for those who’ve seen the tremendous deeds of God.

1 Peter 3:15-18  Be ready to explain your faith but not to argue the matter with ungracious force.

John 14:15-21  Jesus does not abandon his friends but sends them an Advocate to remain close.

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?

Proclaiming the word of God, receiving the Holy Spirit, sacrificing for what is good: The scripture for this week presents some of the great themes of Christian life.

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Featured Exploring the Word

The Spirit is a-movin'

John Henry Newman puzzles over the mystery of why Jesus left his friends after reuniting with them in the Resurrection.

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Homily stories

But, Mom . . . 

During a phone call with her mother, a young college student relayed the sad news that the father of one of her good guy friends had died. 

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Homily stories

Choices, choices

There are trade-offs. We make them all the time.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

Jesus is the resurrection and the life. We turn to him for forgiveness and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries

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Quotes

The Spirit comes with the tenderness of a true friend and protector to save, to heal, to teach, to counsel, to strengthen, to console.

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Browse the library

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

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