Acts of the Apostles

Throughout the Easter Season, the first reading at Mass comes from the Acts of the Apostles. Our first reading for this past Sunday describes what is known as the Gentile Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Roman centurion Cornelius and his family and friends. Fr. Anthony preached about the Acts of the Apostles and two important themes found there: the kerygma (proclamation of the basics of the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ) and the action of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is two weeks away. You are encouraged to read two chapters of Acts per day in preparation for Pentecost, which is two weeks away.. Remembering what God did at the beginning of Church history will help us understand what He wants to do through us now.

To listen to Fr. Anthony’s homily, click here.

Fr. Anthony’s version of the kerygma can be found in The Secret of Happiness booklet, which you can read here.