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Reading Acts in Easter

Reading Acts in Easter

Catholic Bishops' Conference

Listen to the 'Acts of the Apostles' read throughout the season of Easter. Starting on Easter Monday, we begin Luke's account of the early church after Christ's Resurrection. The book of Acts records the spread of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome. You can listen to all 28 chapters, one-a-day from Monday to Saturday, taken from the English Standard Version of the Bible.

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  • 10 - Acts 28: 11-31

    We conclude our podcast series on the Acts of the Apostles as we read Acts 28: 11-31. Paul finally arrives in Rome where he calls together the local leaders of the Jews. They know nothing of his trial or the reason why he was sent to them so ask him to explain his views. For […]

    Sat, 04 Jun 2022 - 04min
  • 9 - Acts 27: 39-44 to Acts 28: 1-10

    In this episode we span two chapters from Acts 27: 39-44 to Acts 28: 1-10. After the storm, the ship becomes stuck just off the island of Malta. The native people show unusual kindness to Paul. When he survives a viper bite, the locals declare Paul a god. Paul then heals Publius – the chief […]

    Fri, 03 Jun 2022 - 03min
  • 8 - Acts 27: 1-38

    In this episode we read Acts 27: 1-38. Paul sets sail for Rome in the company of a centurion of the Augustan Cohort named Julius. Part way through there journey they encounter a violent storm at sea which Paul had warned them about but they chose to ignore him. Reading Acts in Easter is a full […]

    Thu, 02 Jun 2022 - 06min
  • 7 - Acts 26: 1-32

    In this episode we read Acts 26: 1-32. Paul makes his defence to King Agrippa in the face of accusations from the Jews. He recalls his former life as a devout Pharisee punishing the saints, trying to make them blaspheme. Paul then tells of his conversion. Reading Acts in Easter is a full reading of the […]

    Wed, 01 Jun 2022 - 05min
  • 6 - Acts 25: 1-27

    In this episode we read Acts 25: 1-27. The chief priests and the principal men of the Jews lay out their case against Paul to Festus. Paul tells Festus that he has done no wrong and appeals to Caesar. Festus agrees he should be sent before Caesar but, having nothing to write to Caesar about […]

    Tue, 31 May 2022 - 05min
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