Fifth Sunday of Easter

Today the Church celebrates the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The assigned readings are Acts 14:21-27; Revelation 21:1-5; and John 13:31-33, 34-35. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 145 (Psalm 145:8-13).

For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:

YouTube: Psalm 145: I Will Praise Your Name (Haas setting)

The Gospel reading is as follows:

When Judas had left them, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and God will glorify him at once. My children, I will be with you only a little while longer. I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

Reflections on these readings:

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Fifth Sunday of Easter (April 24, 2016)

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflection: Fifth Sunday of Easter (April 24, 2016)

Community in Mission: The Legacy of Love - A Homily for the 5th Week of Easter (24 APR 16)

The Sacred Page: The New Commandment and the New Creation: The Lectionary Readings Explained (The Fifth Sunday of Easter) (21 APR 16)

The Sacred Page: Kingdom of Love: The Fifth Sunday of Easter (21 APR 16)

Word on Fire: New Heavens, New Earth (Cycle C * Easter * Week 5)

St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology: New For All Ages: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fifth Sunday of Easter (15 APR 16)

Spirituality of the Readings: A Love We Can Understand (Fifth Sunday of Easter C)

Let the Scriptures Speak: God With Us (Fifth Sunday of Easter C)

The Word Embodied: Time and Eternity (Fifth Sunday of Easter C)

Historical Cultural Context: Glory: God's Honor (Fifth Sunday of Easter C)

Thoughts from the Early Church: Commentary by Cyril of Alexandria (Fifth Sunday of Easter C)

Word to Life Radio Broadcast: Fifth Sunday of Easter (22 APR 16)