The Fifth Sunday of Easter

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

April 29^th

Readings from Holy Scripture

Genesis 37:1-11

1 Peter 3:1-7

Luke 8:40-56

Collect of the Day: Lord Jesus, Holy One of God, You showed that the Kingdom of God had come by Your healing the sick and casting out demons.  Heal us in both body and soul by the medicine of immortality of Your body and blood that we may truly be Your disciples; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Theme for the Week  Faith Has Healed You

Verse of the Week:       Luke 8:48

Daily Bible Reading List:

Mon: 1 Samuel 30:11-15                Tues: Acts 20:7-16          Wed:  Mark 10:1-12

Thurs: 1 Peter 3:1-7       Fri: Luke 8:40-56

Catechism Reading:

What is the benefit of this eating and drinking?

 These words,

"Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins,"

shows us that in the Sacrament

forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation

are given us through these words.

For where there is forgiveness of sins,

there is also life and salvation.

How can bodily eating and drinking do such great things?

Certainly not just eating and drinking do these things,

but the words written here:

"Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins."

These words, along with the bodily eating and drinking,

are the main thing in the Sacrament.

Whoever believes these words has exactly what they say:

"forgiveness of sins."

Who receives this sacrament worthily?

 Fasting and bodily preparation are certainly fine outward training.

But that person is truly worthy and well prepared

who has faith in these words:

"Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins."

But anyone who does not believe these words or doubts them

is unworthy and unprepared,

for the words "for you" require all hearts to believe.