22 MAY 2021 Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter FIRST READING “Paul stayed in Rome; he announced the reign of God ” A Reading from the book of Acts of the Apostles (28, 16-20.30-31)

22 MAY 2021 Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter 

FIRST READING 

“Paul stayed in Rome; he announced the reign of God ” 

A Reading from the book of Acts of the Apostles (28, 16-20.30-31) 

When we arrived in Rome, Paul was given permission to live in the city with the soldier guarding him. Three days later, he summoned the notables of the Jews. When they arrived, he said to them: “Brothers, I who did nothing against our people and the customs received from our fathers, I am a prisoner from Jerusalem where I was delivered into the hands of the Romans. After questioning me, they wanted to release me, since, in my case, there was no reason for a death sentence. But, faced with the opposition of the Jews, I was obliged to appeal to the emperor, without wanting to accuse my nation. It is therefore for this reason that I asked to see you and to speak to you, because it is because of the hope of Israel that I wear these chains. "

Paul stayed two full years in the lodgings he had rented; he welcomed all who came to his home; he proclaimed the reign of God and he taught about the Lord Jesus Christ with complete assurance and without hindrance. 

The Word of the Lord.,

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