The 5th Sunday of Easter: A 2026

The 5th Sunday of Easter: A 2026

From Pastoral Reflections by Msgr. Don Fischer

May 3, 2026

About this episode

Msgr. Don Fischer reflects on the role of the church and the significance of the 5th Sunday of Easter.

Pastoral Reflections 5-3-26 - The 5th Sunday of Easter Msgr. Don Fischer Download Original Airdate: May 7, 2023 Acts 6:1-7 | 1 Peter 2:4-9 | John 14:1-12   Almighty, everliving God, constantly accomplish the Pascal mystery within us that those you are pleased to make new in holy baptism may, under your protective care, bear much fruit and come to the joys of life eternal through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever, amen.   These readings seem, to me, to be focused on the role of the church.  Church is an interesting word.  We tend to think of it as a building, but the best description that I have of what the church really is came from Vatican Council.  Basically, it says so clear that, whenever people are gathered and believe in God and are seeking his presence in their life, being aware of it and then sharing it with each other, that’s church.  And yes, it needs a building, but the heart of every parish that I’ve ever been a part of or that I think is ever intended of God is that people there would grow into an awareness of very simple things, essential…

People in this episode

Host: Msgr. Don Fischer

Topics covered

  • Easter
  • church community
  • spiritual growth
  • baptism
  • Christian teachings

Keywords

  • Easter
  • church
  • spirituality
  • baptism
  • Christianity
  • community
  • faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vatican Council

Books & works: Acts, 1 Peter, John

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