First Reading
Acts 4:32-35
1. The treatment of possessions by the community in this
reading is the early Church’s example of Christ’s life,
death and resurrection. How does your treatment of
possessions compare with theirs?
2. Who are the needy in your immediate life? Can you
take care of at least some of their needs? What, if
anything, can you do about the needs of people in your
extended world? If you joined forces with another person
or group could you do something to alleviate needs of
these people?
Second Reading
John 5:1-6
1. Are you a Christian because of what you have done or
what Christ has done? What is more important, belief in
Jesus or performance of good deeds?
2. If you have faith that “Jesus is the Christ and is
begotten by God,” what can you conquer?
Gospel
John 20:19-31
1. The disciples were afraid after Jesus’ death and they
locked the doors. Are there times in your life when you
have wanted to lock the doors of your life? What calmed
the disciples’ fears? What calms yours?
2. What is the significance of Jesus’ breathe when he
gave the disciples the Holy Spirit? Do you receive the
same Holy Spirit in Baptism and Confirmation? Does the
Holy Spirit act differently in you than in them? Jesus
empowered his disciples with his Spirit so they could
pass the gift of peace on to others. Is peace related to
forgiveness of sins? How?
