Church Begins at Home: The 4th Sunday of Easter
Message from Fr. Desmond Drummer
Scroll all the way down to see Fr. Desmond's playlist for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Aleron Morton's Instrumental Meditations for the 4th Sunday of Easter
Aleron Morton plays "Grateful" (as performed by Hezekiah Walker and The Love Fellowship Choir)
Aleron Morton plays "Total Praise" by Richard Smallwood
Opening the Scriptures at Home
The global Catholic Church is reflecting on the same readings from the Bible for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. We remain spiritually connected to one another as we open our hearts to the Word of God.
1. Encounter the Word of God
Read the Biblical readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Listen to the Biblical readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
2. Reflect on the Word of God
Silently reflect, write down or share your insights about the readings.
You may also desire to watch a video reflection on the Biblical readings from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
3. Pray
Spend some time in silence and bring to your mind some of the prayer intentions you have.
Introduce The Lord's Prayer in these or similar words: Gathering our prayers into one, we now pray in the words that Jesus gave us...
Focused Learning Opportunities & Activities for Young People
These activities provide encounters and experiences for people of all ages.
Early Childhood
- Watch "Psalm 23 for Kids"
- Enjoy the Psalm 23 coloring sheet. Parents/Guardians: be sure that Jesus reflects your child's racial/ethnic identity.
Grades K-2
- Watch "Psalm 23"
- Enjoy the Psalm 23 coloring sheet. Parents/Guardians: be sure that Jesus reflects your child's racial/ethnic identity.
Grades 3-5
- Watch "The Lord is My Shepherd"
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Enjoy any of the Psalm 23 activity sheets:
Teens
- Watch "Overview: Psalm" from The Bible Project
- Watch invitation to the Emerging Adults Virtual Meeting at 7pm
Fr. Drummer's playlist for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
"The Lord Is My Shepherd" - Cissy Houston; Hezekiah Walker and The Love Fellowship Choir
"Got A Mind To Do Right" - Morehouse College Glee Club & Cornell University Glee Club
"Jesus (Is My Friend)" - Walter Hawkins & the Love Center Choir
"Psalm 23" arranged by Val Parker
"In the Midst of It All" - Yolanda Adams
"He Won't Leave You" - Richard Smallwood