Monthly Archives: April 2013

Philip and the Ethiopian




Thursday, April 18, 2013 Philip and the Ethiopian Dear Friends, A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (8:26-39):           Then the angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, “Get up and head south on the road that goes down from Jerusalem … Continue reading






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Simon the Magician




Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Simon the Magician Dear Friends, A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (8:9-17):           A man named Simon used to practice magic in the city and astounded the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great. All … Continue reading






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Persecution of the Church




Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Persecution of the Church Dear Friends, A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (8:1b-8):           On that day [that St. Stephen was martyred], there broke out a severe persecution of the church in Jerusalem, and all were … Continue reading






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