Echoing God’s Word

Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary

Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary by Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau (1932-2017)

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Palm Sunday - March 29, 2026

Procession:
Matthew 21:1-11 - Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Mass:
Isaiah 50:4-7 - The Servant does not avoid humiliation and torture.
Philippians 2:6-11 - Jesus is humble and obedient and is raised up.
Matthew 26:14-27:66 - The Passion and death of Jesus Christ.

Triduum & Easter - April 2-6, 2026

John 20:1-9 - We know him because we have experienced him. 
Acts 10:34,37-43 - We share in the resurrection; let us live worthily. 
Colossians 3:1-4 - The disciples testify that the tomb is empty. 

Second Sunday of Easter - April 12, 2026

Acts 2:42-47 - The early Church experiences itself in the joy of Easter. 
1 Peter 1:3-9 - The gift of faith surpasses all the splendor of gold. 
John 20:19-31 - With Thomas, we come to faith in the Risen Lord. 

Third Sunday of Easter - April 19, 2026

Acts 2:14, 22-28 - God has raised Jesus to life. 
1 Peter 1:17-21 - We need to live up to what we have been given. 
Luke 24:13-35 - At a meal, the Risen Lord is revealed.

Fourth Sunday of Easter - April 26, 2026

Acts 2:14, 36-41 - In order to receive the Spirit, reform and be baptized! 
1 Peter 2:20-25 - Christ gathered our sins and brought them to the cross. 
John 10:1-10 - Christ is the Divine Shepherd of Israel. 

Fifth Sunday of Easter - May 3, 2026

Acts 6:1-7 - Deacons are chosen for the ministry of service. 
1 Peter 2:4-9 - Christ is the cornerstone on which we rest. 
John 14:1-12 - “I am in the Father and the Father is in me.”

Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 10, 2026

Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 - Samaritans too receive the Holy Spirit. 
1 Peter 3:15-18 - Our faith and hope are in Christ. 
John 14:15-21 - To love God is to obey God. 

Seventh Sunday of Easter - May 17, 2026

Acts 1:12-14 - The Church awaits the coming of the Spirit. 
1 Peter 4:13-16    - We suffer with or without Christ. 
John 17:1-11 - Christ is glorified in the faith of the disciples. 

Solemnity of Pentecost - May 24, 2026

Acts 2:1-11 - The community is filled with the Holy Spirit. 
1 Corinthians 12:3-13 - The Spirit gives Christ a new Body. 
John 20:19-23 - Jesus comes to those who fear, bringing peace