Alleluia! Join The CatholicTV Network as we continue the joyous celebration of Easter Friday within the Octave of Easter. We gather as a holy family to proclaim the victory of Jesus over death and to be nourished by His living presence.

In today’s reverent liturgy, the celebrant explores the profound mystery of the Risen Lord’s interaction with His disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. Drawing from the bold witness of Peter before the Sanhedrin and the miraculous catch of fish, we are reminded that Jesus is the "victor" who reigns over every nation and brings "light to those in darkness". We are encouraged to recognize that our redemption, won through the Passion, is a source of eternal joy and that there is "no other name under heaven" by which we must be saved. This Mass is a powerful invitation to keep safe the kindness the Lord has shown us, rejoicing in the resurrection that restores us to life in the Spirit.

The Scriptures highlight the cornerstone of our faith and the abundance of the Risen Life:
-The First Reading (Acts 4:1-12): Peter and John are confronted by the priests and Sadducees for teaching the resurrection of the dead. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter declares that the crippled man was healed by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean—the stone rejected by the builders which has become the cornerstone.
-The Responsorial Psalm (Ps 118): A declaration of victory: "The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone".
-The Holy Gospel (John 21:1-14): Seven disciples return to fishing but catch nothing through the night. At dawn, Jesus stands on the shore and directs them to cast their net over the right side, resulting in a catch of 153 large fish. The beloved disciple exclaims, "It is the Lord!" and Jesus invites them to "Come, have breakfast," as He reveals Himself for the third time to His disciples.

May the Lord keep safe those whom He has saved by His kindness, so that redeemed by the Passion, we may always rejoice in His Resurrection.

Mass Chapters for Navigation

-Introductory Rites / Penitential Act: 0:57
-Gloria: 1:38
-Collect (Opening Prayer): 2:23
-First Reading: 2:54
-Responsorial Psalm: 5:01
-Gospel: 7:25
-Homily: 9:25
-Prayers Of The Faithful: 13:54
-Liturgy of the Eucharist Begins: 14:56
-Eucharistic Prayer / Consecration: 16:18
-The Lord's Prayer: 21:34
-Communion: 24:15
-Concluding Rites / Final Blessing: 26:48

Theological & Liturgical Context
-Season: Friday within the Octave of Easter.
-Gospel Focus: The Lord of the Abundant Catch; Jesus reveals His Risen presence in the midst of ordinary work, showing that apart from Him, our labors are fruitless, but through His Word, we receive an abundance that points to the ultimate "meal of love" in His kingdom.
-Homily Key Message: We are called to "rejoice in his resurrection" with a scepter of peace; by acknowledging that Jesus is the "victor" out of every nation, we find the courage to proclaim the "pardon and peace" He brings to every sinner.

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