April 16, 2023

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2nd Sunday of Easter: Encouraging Others (A) 43
Key Passage
Then Jesus said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." (John 20:27)
Questions
Adults: We show our faith when we demonstrate courage in the face of difficulty. What could you do this week to help strengthen someone?
Children: What could you do this week to encourage someone who is sad or discouraged?

Readings

First Reading • Communal Life
Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Thanksgiving
1 Peter 1:3-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • Appearance To The Disciples; Thomas
John 20:19-31 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)