April 28, 2006, Tuesday of the fourth week of Easter.

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.

Those who had been scattered by the persecution that arose because of Stephen

went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but Jews.

There were some Cypriots and Sirenians among them, however, who came to Antioch and began

to speak to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the Lord Jesus.

The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.

The news about them reached the ear of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to

go to Antioch. When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them

all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, for he was a good man filled with the Holy Spirit

and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. Then he went to Tarsus

to look for Saul, and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they

met with the church and taught a large number of people, and it was in Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a large number of people,

and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians. The Word of the Lord.

The Responsorial Psalm, the response is, all you nations, praise the Lord. His foundation upon the holy mountains,

the Lord loves, the gates of Zion, more than any dwelling of Jacob. Glorious things are said of you,

O city of God.

All you nations, praise the Lord.

I tell of Egypt and Babylon among those who know the Lord.

Of Philistia, Tyre, Ethiopia, this man was born there.

And of Zion they shall say, One in all were born in her, and he who has established her

is the Most High Lord. All you nations, praise the Lord. They shall note when the peoples are enrolled.

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