Chris McDonnell writes, in the Catholic Times 13 April, on the significance of 'breaking the bread' together.
"It is important that we recognise that we not only receive the Risen Christ but share that experience with each other."

The Fourth Sunday of Easter is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, because the readings are about the care we receive from Christ, our true shepherd, a care Christians are invited to copy. Today is also the day of prayer for vocations.

Acts 4:8-12 ** Psalm 118 ** 1 John 3:1-2 ** John 10:11-18

1st Reading: Acts (4:8-12)

Only by the power of the risen Jesus can we be saved

Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to the Jewish leaders, “Rulers …