Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter
First Reading:
Acts 7:51–8:1A
Stephen confronts the people for resisting the Holy Spirit and recounts how their ancestors persecuted the prophets. He has a vision of Jesus at God’s right hand, is dragged out of the city, and is stoned to death, praying for his executioners as Saul consents to his death.
Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17 and 21ab
“Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit”.
Alleluia:
John 6:35ab
“I am the bread of life, says the Lord; whoever comes to me will never hunger”.
Gospel:
John 6:30–35
Jesus tells the crowd He is the true bread from heaven:
“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst”.