In Christ the fullness of deity resides in bodily form. Yours is a share of this fullness. In baptism you were not only buried with him but also raised to life with him because you believed in the power of God who raised him from the dead.
Saint PaulColossians 2:9, 12
In Christ the fullness of deity resides in bodily form. Yours is a share of this fullness. In baptism you were not only buried with him but also raised to life with him because you believed in the power of God who raised him from the dead.
Divine Office | Easter | Week Three | Monday
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From the commentary on the first letter of Peter by Saint Bede the Venerable, priest (672 – 735 AD) | A chosen race, a royal priesthood
Divine Office | Easter | Week Three | Sunday
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From the first apology in defense of the Christians by Saint Justin, martyr (100-165 AD) | The celebration of the eucharist
Divine Office | Lent | Holy Week | Thursday
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From an Easter homily by Saint Melito of Sardis, Bishop (d. 180 AD) | The lamb that was slain has delivered us from death and given us life
Divine Office | Easter | Octave | Friday
OFFICE OF READINGS: SECOND READING | From the Jerusalem Catecheses (~350 AD) | The Anointing with the Holy Spirit
Divine Office | Easter | Octave | Friday
OFFICE OF READINGS: FIRST READING | From the letter of the apostle Peter 3:18-4:11 | Awaiting the Lord’s Coming