In Other Words

28 May 2017

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Cycle A

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

Meanwhile, the 11 disciples were on their way to Galilee, headed for the mountain Jesus had set for their reunion. The moment they saw him they worshiped him.

28 May 2017

Seventh Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

Jesus said these things. Then, raising his eyes in prayer, he said: Father, it’s time.

21 May 2017

Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

“If you love me, show it by doing what I’ve told you. I will talk to the Father, and he’ll provide you another Friend so that you will always have someone with you. This Friend is the Spirit of Truth.

14 May 2017

Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

“Don’t let this throw you. You trust God, don’t you? Trust me. There is plenty of room for you in my Father’s home. If that weren’t so, would I have told you that I’m on my way to get a room ready for you?

7 May 2017

Fourth Sunday of Easter; Good Shepherd Sunday, Cycle A

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

“Let me set this before you as plainly as I can. If a person climbs over or through the fence of a sheep pen instead of going through the gate, you know he’s up to no good—a sheep rustler! The shepherd walks right up to the gate.

30 Apr 2017

Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

That same day two of them were walking to the village Emmaus, about seven miles out of Jerusalem. They were deep in conversation, going over all these things that had happened. In the middle of their talk and questions, Jesus came up and walked along with them.

23 Apr 2017

Solemnity of the Second Sunday of Easter; Divine Mercy Sunday, Cycle A

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.” Then he showed them his hands and side.

16 Apr 2017

Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord (Easter Sunday), Cycle A

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

Early in the morning on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone was moved away from the entrance.

9 Apr 2017

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Cycle A

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

That is when one of the Twelve, the one named Judas Iscariot, went to the cabal of high priests and said, “What will you give me if I hand him over to you?” They settled on thirty silver pieces. He began looking for just the right moment to hand him over.

2 Apr 2017

Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle A

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

A man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. This was the same Mary who massaged the Lord’s feet with aromatic oils and then wiped them with her hair. It was her brother Lazarus who was sick.