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The Fifth Sunday of Easter - 6 May 2012

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The Fifth Sunday of Easter - 6 May 2012 Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 22:24-30 I John 4:7-21 St. John 15:1-8                                                                                     Background: St. Philip This man, born in Bethsaida in Galilee, was one of the apostles chosen by Jesus.   His feast day is on 1 May, where he is honored with James “the Less”.   Philip brought his friend Nathanael to see Jesus, and was present at the feeding of the 5,000 in the Gospel of John.   He is also associated with a group of Greeks who come wishing t...

The Fourth Sunday of Easter - 29 April 2012

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The Fourth Sunday of Easter - 29 April 2012 Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23 I John 3:16-24 St. John 10:11-18                                                                                     Background: Ancient Shepherds This Sunday is often referred to as “Good Shepherd Sunday” owing to the themes of the psalm and Gospel reading.   Shepherding is an ancient profession that acquired some religious associations especially among Jews and Christians.   The profession began some 6,000 years ago, especially in Asia Minor, where the animals were kept for their ...