Churches of the Day
Pictorial Thought for Today
Apr 5 - St Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419)
Summary: St Vincent Ferrer, preacher, theologian, prophet, miracle worker. Vincent was born in Spain in 1350. His father was English and his mother Spanish. Vincent joined the Dominicans. He became a great preacher and predictor of event. Remembered chiefly for preaching repentance on his missions throughout France He helped bring about an end to the three popes schism. He died at Vannes in 1419 and was buried there.
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A Spanish Dominican, Vincent's authority as a teacher and preacher seems to have been supported by miracles. Associated with anti-pope Pedro de Luna (called Benedict XIII) at Avignon, he later withdrew his support.
Patrick Duffy tells his story.
Successful Dominican Preacher
Vincent's father, William Stewart Ferrer, was an Englishman who married a Spanish woman Costanza Miguel and settled in Spain. Vincent joined the Dominicans and at twenty-one was teaching philosophy at the university of the Catalan city of Lleida. Ordained in 1374, he taught in Barcelona and then studied theology and Hebrew at Toledo. He was successful in converting Jews to Catholicism, including Solomon Ha-Levi, who later went on to become Bishop of Cartagena and then Archbishop of Burgos.
Predictor of the Future
While studying at Barcelona and only in Deaconite orders he was bidden to preach. Famine and plague were raging. The ships sent from Flanders with corn had not arrived and the people were in despair. Vincent organized a procession, and in the Place del Boru preached to some 20,000 persons. The spirit of prophecy came upon him and he foretold that before nightfall the overdue ships should arrive. When he returned to the Convent it was to meet with a severe reprimand from the Prior, who bade him leave aside such predictions for the future. But that night a crowd of people rushed to the Convent, exultant, delirious with joy : the corn-laden ships had arrived and Vincent s prophecy was fulfilled.
An Associate of Cardinal Pedro de Luna (Avignonese Pope Benedict XIII)
During the confusion of the Great Schism (1378-1417), Vincent became an associate of Cardinal Pedro de Luna who became Avignonese pope as Benedict XIII (also called Papa de Luna). But when Vincent became aware that de Luna was hindering attempts at a solution, he left Avignon to work as a missionary preacher in France, Spain and Italy. In 1416 Vincent withdrew his support for Pedro de Luna and persuaded King Ferdinand of Arragon to do likewise, thus paving the way for the election of Pope Martin V at the Council of Constance (1417).
Last years
Many were moved by Vincent's preaching to change their lives. Some entered La Grande Chartreuse where his brother was prior. In his later life Vincent moved his missionary preaching to Normandy and Brittany. He died at Vannes in 1419 and was buried at the cathedral there.
St. Vincent is the patron saint of builders because of his fame for "building up" and strengthening the Church: through his preaching and missionary work.
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A Spanish Dominican, Vincent's authority as a teacher and preacher seems to have been supported by miracles. Associated with anti-pope Pedro de Luna (called Benedict XIII) at Avignon, he later withdrew his support.Patrick Duffy tells his story.
Successful Dominican Preacher
Vincent's father, William Stewart Ferrer, was an Englishman who married a Spanish woman Costanza Miguel and settled in Spain. Vincent joined the Dominicans and at twenty-one was teaching philosophy at the university of the Catalan city of Lleida. Ordained in 1374, he taught in Barcelona and then studied theology and Hebrew at Toledo. He was successful in converting Jews to Catholicism, including Solomon Ha-Levi, who later went on to become Bishop of Cartagena and then Archbishop of Burgos.
Predictor of the Future
While studying at Barcelona and only in Deaconite orders he was bidden to preach. Famine and plague were raging. The ships sent from Flanders with corn had not arrived and the people were in despair. Vincent organized a procession, and in the Place del Boru preached to some 20,000 persons. The spirit of prophecy came upon him and he foretold that before nightfall the overdue ships should arrive. When he returned to the Convent it was to meet with a severe reprimand from the Prior, who bade him leave aside such predictions for the future. But that night a crowd of people rushed to the Convent, exultant, delirious with joy : the corn-laden ships had arrived and Vincent s prophecy was fulfilled.
An Associate of Cardinal Pedro de Luna (Avignonese Pope Benedict XIII)
During the confusion of the Great Schism (1378-1417), Vincent became an associate of Cardinal Pedro de Luna who became Avignonese pope as Benedict XIII (also called Papa de Luna). But when Vincent became aware that de Luna was hindering attempts at a solution, he left Avignon to work as a missionary preacher in France, Spain and Italy. In 1416 Vincent withdrew his support for Pedro de Luna and persuaded King Ferdinand of Arragon to do likewise, thus paving the way for the election of Pope Martin V at the Council of Constance (1417).Last years
Many were moved by Vincent's preaching to change their lives. Some entered La Grande Chartreuse where his brother was prior. In his later life Vincent moved his missionary preaching to Normandy and Brittany. He died at Vannes in 1419 and was buried at the cathedral there.
St. Vincent is the patron saint of builders because of his fame for "building up" and strengthening the Church: through his preaching and missionary work.
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Memorable Sayings for Today
And ever has it been known that
love knows not it's own depth
until the hour of separation.
~ Khalil Gibran ~
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Liturgical Readings for: Sunday, 5th April, 2026
EASTER SUNDAY Year AAlleluia Alleluia : Christ is Risen, Alleluia Alleluia
Easter is not just a Feast but the 'Feast of Feasts'.
The mystery of the Resurrection, in which Christ crushed death is at the core of our faith,
as a God-given promise to us of eternal life.
FIRST READING
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 10:34. 37-43
We have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection.
Peter addressed Cornelius and his household:
'You must have heard about the recent happenings in Judaea; about Jesus of Nazareth and how he began in Galilee, after John had been preaching baptism.
God had anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and because God was with him, Jesus went about doing good and curing all who had fallen into the power of the devil.
Now I, and those with me, can witness to everything he did throughout the countryside of Judaea and in Jerusalem itself: and also to the fact that they killed him by hanging him on a tree, yet three days afterwards God raised him to life and allowed him to be seen, not by the whole people but only by certain witnesses God had chosen beforehand.
Now we are those witnesses - we have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection from the dead - and he has ordered us to proclaim this to his people and to tell them that God has appointed him to judge everyone, alive or dead. It is to him that all the prophets bear this witness: that all who believe in Jesus will have their sins forgiven through his name.'
The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 117:1-2. 16-17. 22-23. R/ v.24
Response Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
1. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end.
Let the sons of Israel say: 'His love has no end.' Response
2. The Lord's right hand has triumphed; his right hand raised me up.
I shall not die, I shall live and recount his deeds. Response
3. The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone.
This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. Response
SECOND READING
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Colossians 3:1-4
You must look for the things that are in heaven, where Christ is.
Since you have been brought back to true life with Christ, you must look for the things that are in heaven, where Christ is, sitting at God's right hand. Let your thoughts be on heavenly things, not on the things that are on the earth, because you have died, and now the life you have is hidden with Christ in God. But when Christ is revealed - and he is your life - you too will be revealed in all your glory with him.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Alternative SECOND READING
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 5:6-8
Theme: Get rid of all the old yeast, and make yourselves into a completely new batch of bread.
You must know how even a small amount of yeast is enough to leaven all the dough, so get rid of all the old yeast, and make yourselves into a completely new batch of bread, unleavened as you are meant to be. Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed; let us celebrate the feast, by getting rid of all the old yeast of evil and wickedness, having only the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Sequence
Christians, to the Paschal Victim offer sacrifice and praise.
The sheep are ransomed by the Lamb;
and Christ, the undefiled,
hath sinners to his Father reconciled.
Death with life contended: combat strangely ended!
Life's own Champion, slain, yet lives to reign.
Tell us, Mary: say what thou didst see upon the way.
The tomb the Living did enclose;
I saw Christ's glory as he rose!
The angels there attesting;
shroud with grave-clothes resting.
Christ, my hope, has risen: he goes before you into Galilee.
That Christ is truly risen from the dead we know.
Victorious king, thy mercy show!
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed; let us celebrate the feast then, in the Lord.
Alleluia!
GOSPEL
The Lord be with you And with your spirit.
A reading from the Gospel according to John 20:1-9 Glory to you, O Lord
He must rise from the dead.
It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the tomb and came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved.
'They have taken the Lord out of the tomb' she said 'and we don't know where they have put him.'
So Peter set out with the other disciple to go to the tomb. They ran together, but the other disciple, running faster than Peter, reached the tomb first; he bent down and saw the linen cloths lying on the ground, but did not go in.Simon Peter who was following now came up, went right into the tomb, saw the linen cloths on the ground, and also the cloth that had been over his head; this was not with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself.
Then the other disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in; he saw and he believed. Till this moment they had failed to understand the teaching of scripture, that he must rise from the dead.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
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For homily resources for this Sunday's Gospel click here: https://www.catholicireland.net/sunday-homily/
Taken from THE JERUSALEM BIBLE, published and copyright 1966 by Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd and Doubleday, a division of Random House Inc, and used by permission of the publishers.
Liturgical Readings for: Sunday, 5th April, 2026
-Domhnach Cásca-
AISEIRI AR dTIARNA
CÉAD LÉACHT
Sliocht as Gníomhartha na nAspal 10:34. 37-4
D’itheamar agus d’ólamar ma chuideachta I ndiaidh a aisáirí ó mhairbh.
Ansin thosaigh Peadar ag labhairt le Cornelius :
“Tuigim anois go fíor nach bhféachann Dia chun pearsan seachas a chéile Tá a fhios agaibh an rud a thit amach ar fud Iúdáia, tar éis dó tosú sa Ghailíl i ndiaidh an bhaiste a d’fhógair Eoin,
an scéal faoi Íosa ó Nazarat: mar a choisric Dia é leis an Spiorad Naomh agus le cumhacht; mar a chuaigh sé timpeall na tíre ag déanamh na maitheasa agus ag leigheas gach duine a bhí faoi smacht an diabhail, mar go raibh Dia fairis. Agus is finnéithe sinn ar gach ní dá ndearna sé i dtír na nGiúdach agus in Iarúsailéim. Chuir siad chun báis é á chrochadh ar chrann, ach thóg Dia ón mbás an treas lá é agus thug le feiceáil é, ní don phobal ar fad é, ach do na finnéithe a bhí réamhcheaptha ag Dia, is é sin le rá, dúinne. Chaitheamar bia agus deoch ina theannta tar éis a aiséirithe ó mhairbh agus d’ordaigh sé dúinn a fhógairt don phobal agus a dhearbhú gurb é atá ceaptha ag Dia ina bhreitheamh ar bheo agus ar mhairbh. Agus is air a thugann na fáithe uile an fhianaise seo go bhfuil maithiúnas peacaí le fáil ina ainm ag an uile dhuine a chreideann ann!”Briathar an Tiarna Buíochas le Dia
Salm le Freagra Sm 117
Freagra Is é seo an lá a rinne an Tiarna: biodh áthas is gliondar orainn.
Malairt Freagra Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
I. Tugaigí buíochas don Tiarna toisc gur maith é: óir maireann a ghrá de shíor.
Bíodh teaghlach Isráél a rá: 'Maireann a ghrá de shíor.' Freagra
2. D'oibrigh deaslámh an Tiarna go tréan: is í a dheaslámh a d'ardaigh mé.
Ní éagfaidh me-mairfidh mé agus inseoidh mé a mhóréachtaí. Freagra
3. An chloch dár dhiúltaigh na saoir, rinne ceann an chúinne di.
Is é an Tiarna a rinne é seo, agus is éachtach linne é. Freagra
DARA LÉACHT
Sliocht as Litir Naomh Pól chuig Colosaigh 3:1-4
Lorgaígí na nithe atá thuas mar a bhfuil Críost.
A bhráithre, ós rud é go bhfuil sibh éirithe ó mhairbh mar aon le Críost, bíodh lorg agaibh ar na nithe atá thuas mar a bhfuil Críost ina shuí ar dheis Dé.Bíodh bhur n-aire ar na nithe atá thuas agus ní ar na nithe atá ar talamh.Mar tá sibh tar éis bháis agus tá bhur mbeatha folaithe i nDia i bpáirt le Críost. Is é Críost bhur mbeatha, agus nuair a nochtfaidh seisean chugainn nochtfaidh sibhse chomh maith faoi ghlóir in éineacht leis.
Briathar an Tiarna Buíochas le Dia
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Malairt Léachta Dara
Sliocht as céad Litir Naomh Pól chuig na Coirintigh 5:6-8
Glanaigí amach an tseanghabháil ionas go mbeidh sibh in bhur dtaos nua.A bhráithre, glanaigi amach an tseanghabháil ionas go mbeidh sibh in bhur dtaos nua faoi mar atá sibh gan ghabhàil. Oir tâ Críost, ár gCâisc, ofráilte mar íobairt. Dâ bhri sin, caithimis an fhêile, ní leis an tseanghabháil ná le gabhâil na mailise agus na hurchóide, ach le harán neamhghabhálach na dílseachta agus na fírinne.
Briathar an Tiarna Buíochas le Dia
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Rosc
Moladh na Críostaithean tÍobartach Cásca,
an tUan mingheal na caoirigh a shíorshlánaigh.
Críost is é gan pheaca chuir sé ar ais na peacaigh
in athmhuintearas an Athar.
Bhí comhrac rathmhar idir bas is beatha;
Rí na beatha marbh: sin é ina Rí ina bheatha.
A Mháire, d'úinne cad a chonaic tú sa bhealach?
Chonaic mé tuama Chriost bhiis glóir a aiséirí,
finnéithe ainglí,bréid is culaith.
D'aiséirigh Críost, mo dhóchas.
Rachaidh go Gailil romhaibh.
Is léir dúinn Críost, ár mbeatha, éirithe 0 na mairbh.
A Rí, do thrócaire luaigh linn,
ós é go bhfuil an bua agat.
Amen. Alleluia
Alleluia Véarsa
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Tá Críost,ár n-uan Cásca, íobartha. Déanaimis an fhéile dá bhrí sin san Tiarna.
Alleluia!
SOISCÉAL
Go raibh an Tiarna libh. Agus le do spiorad féin
Sliocht as Soiscéal naofa de réir Naomh Eoin 20:1-9 Glóir duit, a Thiarna.
Níorbh fholáir é a aiséirí ó mhairbh.
An chéad lá den tseachtain tháinig Máire Mhaigdiléana go moch, agus an dorchadas fós ann, chun an tuama agus chonaic sí an líog aistrithe ón tuama. Rith sí ansin agus tháinig sí go dtí Síomón Peadar agus go dtí an deisceabal úd eile ab ionúin le Íosa. “Thog siad an Tiarna as an tuama,” ar sí leo, “agus níl a fhios againn cár chuir siad é.”
Amach le Peadar agus leis an deisceabal eile ansin agus chuaigh siad chun an tuama.
siad a mbeirt ar rith in éineacht agus rith an deisceabal eile níos luaithe ná Peadar agus is é is túisce a tháinig go dtí an tuama. Nuair a chrom sé síos chonaic sé na línéadaí ina luí ansiúd, ach ní dheachaigh sé isteach. Ansin tháinig Síomón Peadar ina dhiaidh agus chuaigh sé isteach sa tuama, agus chonaic sé na línéadaí agus an brat a bhí ar a cheann – ní i dteannta na línéadaí a bhí sé, ach fillte in aon áit amháin leis féin. Ansin. an deisceabal eile, a tháinig ar dtús chun an tuama, chuaigh sé isteach agus chonaic agus chreid sé. Óir níor thuig siad go fóill an scrioptúr nárbh fholáir é a aiséirí ó mhairbh.
Soiscéal an Tiarna. Moladh duit, a Chriost
AN BÍOBLA NAOFA
© An Sagart
Liturgical Readings for: Sunday, 12th April, 2026
Second Sunday of Easter
Divine Mercy Sunday
The struggle for faith experienced by Thomas leads us to think on the meaning of faith in the risen Christ. We cannot depend on physical experience of Christ but we can know his presence in gathered community, in the hearing of the word and in sacramental signs. So the Christian community is a thankful one, always blessing God for a sure hope through the resurrection of Christ.
FIRST READING
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47
The faithful all lived together and owned everything in common.
The whole community remained faithful to the teaching of the apostles, to the brotherhood, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers. The many miracles and signs worked through the apostles made a deep impression on everyone. The faithful all lived together and owned everything in common; they sold their goods and possessions and shared out the proceeds among themselves according to what each one needed.They went as a body to the Temple every day but met in their houses for the breaking of bread; they shared their food gladly and generously; they praised God and were looked up to by everyone. Day by day the Lord added to their community those destined to be saved.
The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 117: 2-4. 13-15. 22-24. R/v 1
Response Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
1. Let the sons of Israel say: 'His love has no end.'
Let the sons of Aaron say: 'His love has no end,'
Let those who fear the Lord say: 'His love has no end.' Response
2. I was thrust, thrust down and falling but the Lord was my helper.
The Lord is my strength and my song; he was my saviour.
There are shouts of joy and victory in the tents of the just. Response
3. The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone.
This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes.
This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad. Response
SECOND READING
A reading from the first letter of St Peter 1:3-9
In his great mercy God has given us a new birth as his sons, by raising Jesus Christ from the dead.
Blessed be God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy has given us a new birth as his sons, by raising Jesus Christ from the dead, so that we have a sure hope and the promise of an inheritance that can never be spoilt or soiled and never fade away, because it is being kept for you in the heavens. Through your faith, God's power will guard you until the salvation which has been prepared is revealed at the end of time. This is a cause of great joy for you, even though you may for a short time have to bear being plagued by all sorts of trials; so that, when Jesus Christ is revealed, your faith will have been tested and proved like gold - only it is more precious than gold, which is corruptible even though it bears testing by fire - and then you will have praise and glory and honour. You did not see him, yet you love him; and still without seeing him, you are already filled with a joy so glorious that it cannot be described, because you believe; and you are sure of the end to which your faith looks forward, that is, the salvation of your souls.The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation Jn 20: 29
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Jesus said to him: 'You believe because you can see me.
Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.'
Alleluia!
GOSPEL
The Lord be with you. And with your spirit
A reading from the Gospel according to John 20:19-31 Glory to you, O Lord
Eight days later, Jesus came.
In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week, the doors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them.
He said to them, 'Peace be with you', and showed them his hands and his side.
The disciples were filled with joy when they saw the Lord, and he said to them again,
'Peace be with you. 'As the Father sent me, so am I sending you.'
After saying this he breathed on them and said: 'Receive the Holy Spirit.
For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained.'
Thomas, called the Twin, who was one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. When the disciples said, 'We have seen the Lord',he answered, 'Unless I see the holes that the nails made in his hands and can put my finger into the holes they made, and unless I can put my hand into his side, I refuse to believe'.
Eight days later the disciples were in the house again and Thomas was with them. The doors were closed, but Jesus came in and stood among them.
'Peace be with you' he said.
Then he spoke to Thomas, 'Put your finger here; look, here are my hands.
Give me your hand; put it into my side. Doubt no longer but believe.'
Thomas replied, 'My Lord and my God!'
Jesus said to him:
'You believe because you can see me. Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.'
There were many other signs that Jesus worked and the disciples saw, but they are not recorded in this book. These are recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing this you may have life through his name.
The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
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For homily resources for this Sunday's Gospel click here: https://www.catholicireland.net/sunday-homily/
Taken from THE JERUSALEM BIBLE, published and copyright 1966, by Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd and Doubleday, a division of Random House Inc, and used by permission of the publishers.
Liturgical Readings for: Sunday, 12th April, 2026
AN DARA DOMHNACH DEN CHAISC
CÉAD LÉACHT
Sliocht as an Leabhar Gníomhartha na nAspal 2:42-47
Agus an méid a chreid, bhídís i bhfochair a chéile, agus bhíodh gach ulle núí I gcomhar acu.
Chloígh na bráithre seasmach le teagasc na n-aspal, le comaoin ar a chéile, le briseadh an aráin agus leis na hurnaithe. Is iomaí míorúilt agus éacht a bhí á dhéanamh ag na haspail, rud a chuir uamhan ar chách.Bhí na creidmhigh go léir in aon bhuíon le chéile agus bhí gach ní i bpáirt acu; dhíolaidís a gcuid sealúchais agus a gcuid maoine agus roinnidís a luach ar chách de réir mar a bhíodh aon duine acu ar an gcaolchuid.
Thagaidís le chéile in aon bhuíon sa Teampall gach lá ach bhrisidís arán i dtithe a chéile agus chaithidís a gcuid le chéile lemóráthas agus le sástacht chroí agus iad ag moladh Dé. Agus bhí gnaoi an phobail orthu. Agus ó lá go lá bhí an Tiarna ag cur le líon na ndaoine a bhí ar bhealach a slánaithe.
Briathar an Tiarna Buíochas le Dia
Salm le Freagra Sm 117: 2-4. 13-15. 22-24. R/v 1
Freagra Tugaigí buíochas den Tiarna toisc gur maith é:
óir maireann a ghrá de shíor.
Malairt freagra : Alleluia
I. Bíodh teaghlach Isráél á rá: 'Maireann a ghrá de shíor.'
Bíodh teaghlach Árón á rá: 'Maireann a ghrá de shíor.'
Abradh an dream lerb eagal an Tiarna: 'Maireann a ghrá de shíor.' Freagra
2. Teilgeadh síos mé i dtreo is go dtitfinn, ach chuidigh an Tiarna liom.
Is é an Tiarna mo neart is mo mhisneach: is é a thug slán mé.
Cluintear gártha lúcháire is caithréime i bpubaill na bhfíréan. Freagra
3. An chloch dár dhiúltaigh na saoir, rinne ceann an chúinne di.
Is é an Tiarna a rinne é seo, agus is éachtach linne é.
Is é seo an lá a rinne an Tiarna: bíodh áthas is gliondar orainn. Freagra
DARA LÉACHT
Sliocht as céad Litir Naomh Peadar 1:3-9
D ‘athghin sé sinn trí aiséirI losa Críost ó mhairbh, ionas go mbeadh beomhuinín againn.
Moladh le Dia agus Athair ár dTiarna Íosa Críost!
D’athghin sé sinn as ucht a mhórthrócaire, trí aiséirí Íosa Críost ó mhairbh, chun bheomhuiníne agus chun oidhreachta atá marthanach dothruaillithe, gan síothlú, oidhreacht atá in áirithe daoibh sna flaithis. Tá sibh anois do bhur gcumhdach tríd an gcreideamh ag Dia na bhfeart, le haghaidh an tslánaithe atá réidh lena fhoilsiú ag deireadh ré. Is údar lúcháire agaibhse é seo, fiú más dobrónach féin sibh ar feadh tamaill bhig de bharr trialacha den uile chineál, d’fhonn go bhfaighfí fíormhianach bhur gcreidimh, atá níos luachmhaire ná ór – rud atá somhillte cé go dtástáiltear sa tine é – ag dul chun molta agus onóra agus glóire tráth a fhoilseofar Íosa Críost. Ní fhaca sibh é, ach tugann sibh grá dó; ní fheiceann sibh anois féin é, ach creideann sibh ann, agus is lúcháireach sibh le háthas glórmhar dolabhartha, agus slánú bhur n-anam á ghnóthú agaibh mar thoradh ar bhur gcreideamh.Alleluia Véarsa Eoin 20:29
Alleluia, Alleluia!
'De bhrí go bhfaca tú mé, a Thomáis, chreid tú,' a deir an Tiarna.
'Is méanar dóibh seo nach bhfaca agus a chreid.'
Alleluia!
SOISCÉAL
Go raibh an Tiarna libh. Agus le do spiorad féin
Sliocht as Soiscéal naofa de réir Naomh Eoin 20:19-31 Glóir duit, a Thiarna.
Tráthnóna an lae chéanna, an chéad lá den tseachtain, tháinig Íosa.
Tráthnóna an lae chéanna, an chéad lá den tseachtain, agus na doirse faoi ghlas le heagla na nGiúdach, san áit ina raibh na deisceabail, tháinig Íosa agus sheas ina measc agus dúirt leo: “Síocháin daoibh!”
Á rá sin dó, thaispeáin sé dóibh a lámha agus a chliathán. Bhí áthas ar na deisceabail nuair a chonaic siad an Tiarna. Dúirt Íosa leo ansin arís:
“Síocháin daoibh! Amhail mar a chuir an tAthair uaidh mise, táimse do bhur gcursa uaim freisin.”
Arna rá sin dó, d’análaigh sé orthu agus dúirt leo:
“Glacaigí an Spiorad Naomh. Na daoine a maithfidh sibh a bpeacaí dóibh, beidh siad maite dóibh; na daoine a gcoinneoidh sibh a bpeacaí, beidh a bpeacaí coinnithe.”
Tomás, duine den dáréag ar a dtugtaí an Leathchúpla, ní raibh sé leo nuair a tháinig Íosa. Dúirt na deisceabail eile leis: “Chonaiceamar an Tiarna.”Ach dúirt seisean leo: “Mura bhfeicfidh mé rian na dtairní ar a dhearnana, agus mo mhéar a chur i bpoll na dtairní, agus mo lámh ina chliathán, ní chreidfidh mé.”
Ocht lá ina dhiaidh sin, bhí a dheisceabail istigh arís, agus Tomás in éineacht leo. Tháinig Íosa agus na doirse faoi ghlas, sheas sé ina measc agus dúirt:
“Síocháin daoibh!”
Ansin dúirt sé le Tomás:
“Tabhair i leith do mhéar agus féach mo dhearnana, sín amach do lámh agus cuir i mo chliathán í, agus ná bí díchreidmheach ach creidmheach.”
D’fhreagair Tomás: “Mo Thiarna agus mo Dhia!”
Dúirt Íosa leis:
“De bhrí go bhfaca tú mé, a Thomáis, chreid tú. Is méanar dóibh seo nach bhfaca agus a chreid.”
Bhí go leor fearta eile fós a rinne Íosa os comhair a dheisceabal, agus níl aon chur síos orthu sa leabhar seo. Ach cuireadh an méid sin i scríbhinn chun go gcreidfeadh sibh gurb é Íosa an Criost, Mac Dé, agus á chreidiúint go mbeadh an bheatha agaibh ina ainm.
Soiscéal an Tiarna. Moladh duit, a Chriost
AN BÍOBLA NAOFA
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