COMMENTARY

Lesson 1: Acts 10:34-43 (C, E); Acts 10:34, 37-43 (RC)
Peter tells Cornelius and his friends that God raised Jesus from the dead. A very devout Roman centurion, Cornelius, sends for Peter to preach to him and his friends. In his sermon, Peter reviews the ministry of Jesus including the crucifixion and resurrection. It is to be noted that Peter says God raised Jesus; he did not raise himself. Note also Peter explains that the risen Christ did not appear to people in general, but a few chosen ones whom he commanded to preach the Good News.

Lesson 2: Colossians 3:1-4 (C, RC, E)
Since Christians have been raised with Christ, they seek things that are above. Paul makes the Resurrection a present existential experience for Christians. A Christian is one who participates in the death…