Alleluia! Join The CatholicTV Network for the joyous celebration of Easter Tuesday within the Octave of Easter. We are overcome with paschal joy as we gather to proclaim the power of the Risen Lord and receive the pledge of His eternal gift.

In today’s reverent liturgy, Father Brian Clary reflects on the radical unity and "holy exchange" that defines the early Church and our own lives in Christ. Drawing from the communal life of the first believers and Jesus’ teaching on the "wind" of the Spirit, we explore what it means to be a "new creation". We are encouraged to move beyond earthly parentage and be "born from above," allowing the Spirit to lead us into a life where we are truly of "one heart and mind". This Mass is a powerful invitation to announce the Gospel of the Lord with our lives, trusting that the Son of Man was lifted up so that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.

The Scriptures highlight the witness of the early community and the mystery of the Spirit:
-The First Reading (Acts 4:32-37): The community of believers is of one heart and mind, with no one claiming any possessions as their own, but rather holding everything in common. With great power, the Apostles bear witness to the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and there is no needy person among them because those who own property sell it and lay the proceeds at the feet of the Apostles. Joseph, a Levite surnamed Barnabas (meaning "son of encouragement"), is highlighted for selling his property and donating the proceeds to the community.
-The Responsorial Psalm (Ps 93): A declaration of God's sovereignty: "The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty".
-The Holy Gospel (John 3:7b-15): Jesus continues His conversation with Nicodemus, explaining that one must be born from above and that the Spirit "blows where it wills". When Nicodemus asks how these things can happen, Jesus speaks of the necessity of the Son of Man being lifted up—just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert—so that all who believe may have eternal life.

May this most holy exchange by which we have been redeemed bring us help in this present life and ensure for us eternal gladness.

Mass Chapters for Navigation

-Introductory Rites / Penitential Act: 1:05
-Collect (Opening Prayer): 2:15
-First Reading: 2:52
-Responsorial Psalm: 3:58
-Gospel: 6:22
-Homily: 8:10
-Prayers Of The Faithful: 14:03
-Liturgy of the Eucharist Begins: 15:16
-Eucharistic Prayer / Consecration: 17:04
-The Lord's Prayer: 22:51
-Communion: 25:03
-Concluding Rites / Final Blessing: 27:01

Theological & Liturgical Context
-Season: Tuesday within the Octave of Easter.
-Gospel Focus: The Necessity of Spiritual Rebirth; Jesus reveals that seeing the Kingdom requires a transformation that transcends earthly origins, centered on the "lifting up" of the Son of Man as the definitive source of healing and eternal life for all who believe.
-Homily Key Message: We are called to "proclaim the power of the risen Lord"; by participating in this liturgy, we enter into a "holy exchange" where our sins are pardoned and we are safe in the light of Christ, enabling us to serve the community with the same "exultation and sincerity" seen in the early Church.

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