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By: Lawrence Mick

MAY 21, 2017

This week’s readings suggest a continuation of last week’s focus on the mission of the baptized. Vatican II taught us that many different groups of people can be saved, even those who are not baptized, even those who are atheists. Therefore, baptism is not primarily about being saved or getting to heaven. Those who are baptized are called to carry on the mission of the church, and that mission, as we will hear next week, begins with spreading the good news to all the nations.

Today’s first reading recounts the spread of the Gospel among the Samaritans. Notice, by the way, that it was a deacon named Philip who initiated this mission (see last week’s column). And remember that Jews and Samaritans were enemies, which reminds us how universally the Gospel message must be shared.

The responsorial psalm echoes this theme with its refrain: “Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.” The second reading also speaks of evangelization. “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence …”

The Gospel is not explicit about evangelizing, but it speaks of two key related points. Jesus calls us to keep his commandments, which includes the command to preach the good news. And he speaks of the gift of the Holy Spirit, who guides us in our efforts and opens the hearts of others to the Gospel.

SOURCE: Courtesy of the National Catholic Reporter: Cycle A Sunday Resources feature series. View the full series.

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By: Joan DeMerchant

Depending upon where we live, many of us are unaware of those who actually suffer because of their faith. But many circumstances can challenge our commitment: politics, economic choices, job decisions, or lifestyle. Like the early Christians, we are promised the guiding presence of the Spirit. How prepared are we to suffer for or at least be uncomfortable with living the Gospel? How open are we to the Spirit’s influence in our lives?

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Penitential Act

By: Joan DeMerchant

Lord Jesus, you call us to keep your commandments: Lord, have mercy.

Christ Jesus, you promised to send us the Spirit as our advocate: Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you do not leave us alone in our commitment to you: Lord, have mercy.

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Prayer of the Faithful

By: Joan DeMerchant

Presider Let us pray now for the needs of the world and for our own commitment to fully live the Gospel.

Minister 

For the whole church: that we may stand in solidarity with all who suffer for their faith … we pray,

For peace in a world divided by politics and religion … we pray,

For the desire to be fully committed Christians in a culture that includes secularism and sectarianism … we pray,

For the honesty to question our own commitment to love as Jesus loved … we pray,

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SOURCE: Courtesy of the National Catholic Reporter: Cycle A Sunday Resources feature series. View the full series.

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