Date: April 19, 2026
New American Bible readings
First reading (Acts 2: 14 and 22–33)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: “You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem. Let this be known to you, and listen to my words. You who are Israelites, hear these words. Jesus the Nazarene was a man commended to you by God with mighty deeds, wonders, and signs, which God worked through him in your midst, as you yourselves know. This man, delivered up by the set plan and foreknowledge of God, you killed, using lawless men to crucify him. But God raised him up, releasing him from the throes of death, because it was impossible for him to be held by it. For David says of him: I saw the Lord ever before me, with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed. Therefore my heart has been glad and my tongue has exulted; my flesh, too, will dwell in hope, because you will not abandon my soul to the netherworld, nor will you suffer your holy one to see corruption. You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. “My brothers, one can confidently say to you about the patriarch David that he died and was buried, and his tomb is in our midst to this day. But since he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants upon his throne, he foresaw and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that neither was he abandoned to the netherworld nor did his flesh see corruption. God raised this Jesus; of this we are all witnesses. Exalted at the right hand of God, he received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father and poured him forth, as you see and hear.”
Second reading (1 Peter 1: 17–21)
A reading from the first letter of Saint Peter.
Beloved: If you invoke as Father him who judges impartially according to each one’s works, conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of your sojourning, realizing that you were ransomed from your futile conduct, handed on by your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold but with the precious blood of Christ as of a spotless unblemished lamb. He was known before the foundation of the world but revealed in the final time for you, who through him believe in God who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
Gospel (Luke 24: 13–35)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. He asked them, “What are you discussing as you walk along?” They stopped, looking downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things that have taken place there in these days?” And he replied to them, “What sort of things?” They said to him, “The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death and crucified him. But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel; and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place. Some women from our group, however, have astounded us: they were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive. Then some of those with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women had described, but him they did not see.” And he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them what referred to him in all the Scriptures. As they approached the village to which they were going, he gave the impression that he was going on farther. But they urged him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?” So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them who were saying, “The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!” Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.
Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible readings
First reading (Acts 2: 14 and 22–33)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
Peter stood up with the Eleven and, with a loud voice, addressed them, "Fellow Jews and all foreigners now staying in Jerusalem, listen to what I have to say. Fellow Israelites, listen to what I am going to tell about Jesus of Nazareth. God accredited him and through him did powerful deeds and wonders and signs in your midst, as you well know. You delivered him to sinners to be crucified and killed, and in this way the purpose of God from all times was fulfilled. But God raised him to life and released him from the pain of death, because it was impossible for him to be held in the power of death. David spoke of him when he stated: I saw the Lord before me at all times; he is by my side, that I may not be shaken. Therefore my heart was glad and my tongue rejoiced; my body too will live in hope. Because you will not forsake me in the abode of the dead, nor allow your Holy One to experience corruption. You have made known to me the paths of life, and your presence will fill me with joy.Friends, I do not need to prove that the patriarch David died and was buried; his tomb is with us to this day. But he knew that God had sworn to him that one of his descendants would sit upon the throne and, as he was a prophet, he foresaw and spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah. So he stated that he would not be left in the region of the dead, nor would his body experience corruption. This Messiah is Jesus and we are all witnesses that God raised him to life. He has been exalted at God's right side and the Father has entrusted the Holy Spirit to him; this Spirit he has just poured upon us as you now see and hear.
Second reading (1 Peter 1: 17–21)
A reading from the first letter of Saint Peter.
Brothers and sisters: You call upon a Father who makes no distinction between persons but judges according to each one's deeds; take seriously, then, these years which you spend in a strange land. Remember that you were freed from the useless way of life of your ancestors, not with gold and silver but with the precious blood of the Lamb without spot of blemish. God, who has known Christ before the world began, revealed him to you in the last days. Through him, you have faith in God who raised him from the dead and glorified him in order that you might put all your faith and hope in God.
Gospel (Luke 24: 13–35)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
On that same day, two disciples were going to Emmaus, a village seven miles from Jerusalem, and they talked about what had happened. While they were talking and wondering, Jesus came up and walked with them, but their eyes were held and they did not recognize him. He asked, "What is this you are talking about?" The two stood still, looking sad. Then one named Cleophas answered, "Why, it seems you are the only traveller in Jerusalem who does not know what has happened there these past few days." And he asked, "What is it?" They replied, "It is about Jesus of Nazareth. He was a prophet, you know, mighty in word and deed before God and the people. But the chief priests and our rulers sentenced him to death. They handed him over to be crucified. We had hoped that he would redeem Israel. It is now the third day since all this took place. It is true that some women of your group have disturbed us. When they went to the tomb at dawn, they did not find his body; they came to tell us that they had seen a vision of angels who told them that Jesus was alive. Some friends of our group went to the tomb and found everything just as the women had stated, but they did not see him." He stated to them, "How dull you are, how slow of understanding! You fail to believe the message of the prophets. It is written that the Christ should suffer all this and then enter his glory?" Then starting with Moses and going through the prophets, he explained to them everything in the Scriptures concerning himself. As they drew near the village they were heading for, Jesus made as if to go farther. But they prevailed upon him, "Stay with us, for night comes quickly. The day is now almost over." So he went in to stay with them. When they were at table, he took the bread, stated a blessing, broke it and gave each a piece. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; but he vanished out of sight. And they stated to each other, "Were not our hearts filled with ardent yearning when he was talking to us on the road and explaining the Scriptures?" They immediately set out and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and their companions gathered together. They were greeted by these words: "Yes, it is true, the Lord is risen! He has appeared to Simon!" Then the two told what had happened on the road and how Jesus made himself known when he broke bread with them.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 16) (Verses 1–2, 5 and 7–11)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Lord, you will show us the path of life. Or: Alleluia.
Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge; I say to the LORD, “My Lord are you.” O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup, you it is who hold fast my lot.
I bless the LORD who counsels me; even in the night my heart exhorts me. I set the LORD ever before me; with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
Therefore my heart is glad and my soul rejoices, my body, too, abides in confidence; because you will not abandon my soul to the netherworld, nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.
You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the New American Bible.
DeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 16) (Verses 1–2, 5, and 7–11)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Lord, You will show us the path of life. Or you may say: Alleluia!
Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, "You are my Lord, my only good." O Lord, my inheritance and my cup, my chosen portion — hold secure my lot.
I bless the Lord who counsels me; even at night my inmost self instructs me; for with him at my right hand, I will never be shaken.
My heart, therefore, exults, my soul rejoices; my body too will rest assured. For you will not abandon my soul to the grave, nor will you suffer your holy one to see decay in the land of the dead.
You will show me the path of life, in your presence the fullness of joy, at your right hand happiness forever.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.
DeleteAlleluia, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteLord Jesus, open the Scriptures to us; make our hearts burn while you speak to us.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Primera lectura (Hechos de los Apóstoles 2: 14 y 22–33)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles.
Entonces, Pedro poniéndose de pie con los Once, levantó la voz y dijo: “Hombres de Judea y todos los que habitan en Jerusalén, presten atención, porque voy a explicarles lo que ha sucedido. Israelitas, escuchen: A Jesús de Nazaret, el hombre que Dios acreditó ante ustedes realizando por su intermedio los milagros, prodigios y signos que todos conocen, a ese hombre que había sido entregado conforme al plan y a la previsión de Dios, ustedes lo hicieron morir, clavándolo en la cruz por medio de los infieles. Pero Dios lo resucitó, librándolo de las angustias de la muerte, porque no era posible que ella tuviera dominio sobre él. En efecto, refiriéndose a él, dijo David: ‘Veía sin cesar al Señor delante de mí, porque él está a mi derecha para que yo no vacile. Por eso se alegra mi corazón y mi lengua canta llena de gozo. También mi cuerpo descansará en la esperanza, porque tú no entregarás mi alma al Abismo, ni dejarás que tu servidor sufra la corrupción. Tú me has hecho conocer los caminos de la vida y me llenarás de gozo en tu presencia.’ Hermanos, permítanme decirles con toda franqueza que el patriarca David murió y fue sepultado, y su tumba se conserva entre nosotros hasta el día de hoy. Pero como él era profeta, sabía que Dios le había jurado que un descendiente suyo se sentaría en su trono. Por eso previó y anunció la resurrección del Mesías, cuando dijo que no fue entregado al Abismo ni su cuerpo sufrió la corrupción. A este Jesús, Dios lo resucitó, y todos nosotros somos testigos. Exaltado por el poder de Dios, él recibió del Padre el Espíritu Santo prometido, y lo ha comunicado como ustedes ven y oyen.”
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 16) (Versículos 1–2, 5 y 7–11)
La respuesta es: La rectitud de Dios brilla como la luz en las tinieblas. (Señor, nos mostrará el camino de la vida.)
• Protégeme, Dios mío, porque me refugio en ti. Yo digo al Señor: “Señor, tú eres mi bien, no hay nada superior a ti.” El Señor es la parte de mi herencia y mi cáliz, ¡tú decides mi suerte!
• Bendeciré al Señor que me aconseja, ¡hasta de noche me instruye mi conciencia! Tengo siempre presente al Señor: él está a mi lado, nunca vacilaré.
• Por eso mi corazón se alegra, se regocijan mis entrañas y todo mi ser descansa seguro: porque no me entregarás la Muerte ni dejarás que tu amigo vea el sepulcro.
• Me harás conocer el camino de la vida, saciándome de gozo en tu presencia, de felicidad eterna a tu derecha.
Segunda lectura (1 Pedro 1: 17–21)
Una lectura de la primera carta de San Pedro.
El Padre que invocan no hace diferencias entre personas, sino que juzga a cada uno según sus obras; tomen, pues, en serio estos años en que viven fuera de la patria. No olviden que han sido rescatados de la vida vacía que aprendieron de sus padres; pero no con un rescate material de oro o plata, sino con la sangre preciosa de Cristo, el Cordero sin mancha ni defecto. Dios pensaba en él desde antes de la creación del mundo, pero no fue revelado sino a ustedes al final de los tiempos. Gracias a él han creído en Dios que lo resucitó de entre los muertos y lo glorificó, precisamente con el fin de que pusieran su fe y su esperanza en Dios.
Evangelio (Lucas 24: 13–35)
DeleteUna lectura del Santo Evangelio según el San Lucas.
Aquel mismo día dos discípulos se dirigían a un pueblecito llamado Emaús, que está a unos doce kilómetros de Jerusalén, e iban conversando sobre todo lo que había ocurrido. Mientras conversaban y discutían, Jesús en persona se les acercó y se puso a caminar con ellos, pero algo impedía que sus ojos lo reconocieran. Él les dijo: “¿De qué van discutiendo por el camino?” Se detuvieron, y parecían muy desanimados. Uno de ellos, llamado Cleofás, le contestó: “¿Cómo? ¿Eres tú el único peregrino en Jerusalén que no está enterado de lo que ha pasado aquí estos días?” “¿Qué pasó?”, les preguntó. Le contestaron: “¡Todo el asunto de Jesús Nazareno!” Era un profeta poderoso en obras y palabras, reconocido por Dios y por todo el pueblo. Pero nuestros sumos sacerdotes y nuestros jefes renegaron de él, lo hicieron condenar a muerte y clavar en la cruz. Nosotros pensábamos que él sería el que debía libertar a Israel. Sea lo que sea, ya van dos días desde que sucedieron estas cosas. En realidad, algunas mujeres de nuestro grupo nos han inquietado, pues fueron muy de mañana al sepulcro y, al no hallar su cuerpo, volvieron hablando de una aparición de ángeles que decían que estaba vivo. Algunos de los nuestros fueron al sepulcro y hallaron todo tal como habían dicho las mujeres, pero a él no lo vieron.” Entonces él les dijo: “¡Qué poco entienden ustedes y qué lentos son sus corazones para creer todo lo que anunciaron los profetas! ¿No tenía que ser así y que el Mesías padeciera para entrar en su gloria?” Y les interpretó lo que se decía de él en todas las Escrituras, comenzando por Moisés y siguiendo por los profetas. Al llegar cerca del pueblo al que iban, hizo como que quisiera seguir adelante, pero ellos le insistieron diciendo: “Quédate con nosotros, ya está cayendo la tarde y se termina el día.” Entró, pues, para quedarse con ellos. Y mientras estaba en la mesa con ellos, tomó el pan, pronunció la bendición, lo partió y se lo dio. En ese momento se les abrieron los ojos y lo reconocieron, pero él desapareció. Entonces se dijeron el uno al otro: “¿No sentíamos arder nuestro corazón cuando nos hablaba en el camino y nos explicaba las Escrituras?” De inmediato se levantaron y volvieron a Jerusalén, donde encontraron reunidos a los Once y a los de su grupo. Estos les dijeron: “Es verdad: el Señor ha resucitado y se ha aparecido a Simón.” Ellos, por su parte, contaron lo sucedido en el camino y cómo lo habían reconocido al partir el pan.