Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter
Both Paul and the author of John show that one needs to present truth, and to present it calmly, non-defensively, and without accusing others. Furthermore, we should curb our curiosity to know what is not needed for our service to God. This is the way of truth that is according to the nature of God.
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Outline
Truth is in short supply these days
Paul is has arrived in Rome, the goal of Luke’s narrative, but he has done so in chains
Our Gospel reminds us to embrace and live the truth that God has given us
Sisters, truth matters, but how it is presented matters too
Readings
FIRST READING
Acts 28:16–20, 30–31
16 When he entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him.
17 Three days later he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered he said to them, “My brothers, although I had done nothing against our people or our ancestral customs, I was handed over to the Romans as a prisoner from Jerusalem. 18 After trying my case the Romans wanted to release me, because they found nothing against me deserving the death penalty. 19 But when the Jews objected, I was obliged to appeal to Caesar, even though I had no accusation to make against my own nation. 20 This is the reason, then, I have requested to see you and to speak with you, for it is on account of the hope of Israel that I wear these chains.”
30 He remained for two full years in his lodgings. He received all who came to him, 31 and with complete assurance and without hindrance he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.
RESPONSE
Psalm 11:7b
7 The LORD is just and loves just deeds;
the upright will see his face.
PSALM
Psalm 11:4–5, 7
4 The LORD is in his holy temple;
the LORD’s throne is in heaven.
God’s eyes keep careful watch;
they test the children of Adam.
5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked,
hates those who love violence,
7 The LORD is just and loves just deeds;
the upright will see his face.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
John 16:7, 13
7 But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.
13 But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming.
GOSPEL
John 21:20–25
20 Peter turned and saw the disciple following whom Jesus loved, the one who had also reclined upon his chest during the supper and had said, “Master, who is the one who will betray you?” 21 When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” 22 Jesus said to him, “What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours? You follow me.” 23 So the word spread among the brothers that that disciple would not die. But Jesus had not told him that he would not die, just “What if I want him to remain until I come? [What concern is it of yours?]”
24 It is this disciple who testifies to these things and has written them, and we know that his testimony is true. 25 There are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these were to be described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written.
Notes
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2022 | EASTER
SATURDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER
YEARS 1 & 2 | ROMAN MISSAL | LECTIONARY
On the same date: Pentecost Vigil
First Reading Acts 28:16–20, 30–31
Response Psalm 11:7b
Psalm Psalm 11:4–5, 7
Gospel Acclamation John 16:7, 13
Gospel John 21:20–25