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14 Apr 2013 - Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

Penitential Act Invitation God forgives our sins. In a spirit of repentance we turn to God’s mercy. Invocations Lord, for when we do not offer you gratitude and praise. Lord, have mercy. Lord, for when we have been unwilling to follow you. Christ, have mercy. Lord, for when we have not shared your love with others. Lord, have mercy. Prayer of the Faithful The universal prayer The anger of the Lord lasts but a moment, the psalm proclaims, but God’s goodwill a lifetime. Confident in God’s favor, we pray for our needs and those of the world. That the church obey and follow the ways of God, we pray, Lord, hear our prayer. That all the peoples of the world give glory and praise to God through their practice of justice and peace, we pray, Lord, hear our prayer. That all those persecuted because of what they believe find liberation from their oppression, we pray, Lord, hear our prayer. That this community of faith shows its love for God in body and spirit, we pray, Lord, hear our prayer. We trust that our God who grants us repentance and forgiveness hears our prayers, which we make in the name of Jesus Christ, exalted to God’s right hand as our shepherd and savior.

Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

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10 Apr 2016 - Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

Penitential Act Invitation God forgives our sins. In a spirit of repentance we turn to God’s mercy. Invocations Lord, for when we do not offer you gratitude and praise. Lord, have mercy. Lord, for when we have been unwilling to follow you. Christ, have mercy. Lord, for when we have not shared your love with others. Lord, have mercy. Prayer of the faithful The universal prayer The anger of the Lord lasts but a moment, the psalm proclaims, but God’s goodwill a lifetime. Confident in God’s favor, we pray for our needs and those of the world. That the church obey and follow the ways of God, we pray, Lord, hear our prayer. That all the peoples of the world give glory and praise to God through their practice of justice and peace, we pray, Lord, hear our prayer. That all those persecuted because of what they believe find liberation from their oppression, we pray, Lord, hear our prayer. That this community of faith shows its love for God in body and spirit, we pray, Lord, hear our prayer. We trust that our God who grants us repentance and forgiveness hears our prayers, which we make in the name of Jesus Christ, exalted to God’s right hand as our shepherd and savior.

Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

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18 Apr 2010 - Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

Prayer of the Faithful The universal prayer The risen Lord appeared to his disciples at the lake to encourage their faith. Pray with me that the Lord strengthen us spiritually so that we may follow him with thanksgiving and love. • For our pope, the successor of Peter, that he may tend the flock with courage and truth, and feed the lambs with hope, we pray to the Lord. • For all who are oppressed because of their Christian faith; for brothers and sisters living in China, Saudi Arabia, and other countries that do not allow the authentic expression of Christian faith, that God give them courage and perseverance, we pray to the Lord. • For all who have denied their faith, that they be reconciled by the love of God shown to them in Jesus Christ, we pray to the Lord. • For peace in the world, that all nations lay down the weapons of war and come together at the table of reconciliation, we pray to the Lord. Lord Jesus Christ, you feed us with a banquet of love. May the cares and concerns of life never stand in the way of our mission and ministry of bringing your saving love to all the world, for you live now in glory with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

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18 Apr 2010 - Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

When I was a kid there was a narrow, shallow, stagnant pond that ran for half a mile or so between two sets of railroad tracks near my home. In the summer we would spend hours at a time there trying to catch crayfish. How they got there, I’ll never know. They must have descended from crustaceans that populated the pond long before the railroads came through. Our fishing methods weren’t sophisticated: We’d tie a hunk of baloney on the end of a string and drop it alluringly in front of a large rock, old discarded gas can, or thick stand of weeds. Eventually the baloney would lure a hidden crayfish out into the open and its large claw would close on the meat in a vicelike grip. We could then yank our prize out of the water and into a waiting bucket. We’d watch it crawl around and around the bucket for a while and then release it. Chasing crayfish taught us the habit of simply observing nature. It taught us to pay attention, to see what was there and what more might be there. There’s always more under the surface than first meets the eye. That was Jesus’ lesson to the apostles this week, when he invited them to cast their nets one more time after a disappointing night of fishing. They followed Jesus’ lead and hauled in an abundant harvest. Watch with great expectation, and your life will know abundance.

Authors Tom McGrath

recognition fishing Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

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18 Apr 2010 - Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

My dad made breakfast every weekday morning for himself long before the rest of us were awake, and every weekend for the whole family. Scrambled eggs were his specialty. A stint as ship’s cook in the Navy preparing an endless supply of powdered eggs served as the impetus for ever-more adventurous recipes. His favorite extra ingredients were onions, peppers, Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of Tobasco to spice things up. He never left a dirty dish in the sink. He’d wash his plate, knife, fork, and juice glass, and scour the iron skillet and heat it dry on the stove. His office was based out of our house, so he’d often have friends, relatives, and sales associates stop by for coffee in the morning. They were fascinated by his breakfast ritual of cooking and cleaning up. He was a big, playfully gruff guy and his care and attention to detail surprised them. Years later, my dad’s younger brother, who had been a regular visitor to our house, was helping us care for my mother after my dad died. One morning I stopped by the house and caught Uncle Jim scraping the remnants of the egg he had cooked for Mom, washing the plate, and heating the pan to dry on the stove. In these small ways, Jesus’ lambs are fed.

Authors Patrice J. Tuohy

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