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544 CHRIST REDEEMS THE WORLD
the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews also and proselytes, Cretes, and Ara­ bians; we have heard them speak in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.''
In accordance with the command of our bless Savior, the apostles now went forth into the whole world to preach the Gospel. As our Savior had promised them, they had the power to work miracles. The number of those who believed in their preaching
grew constantly. At rst they preached to the Jews, but later they went forth to the Gentile nations and they made great numbers of converts. They ordained priests to assist them in their ministry; they conse­ crated bishops who would be their successors and carry on the work of the Church after their death. Thus it was that the Church of Christ began its mis­ sion here upon earth. Like the mustard seed of which our Savior spoke, it grew from small beginnings un
it became the great institution which today continues to spread throughout the world, preaching the Gospel to every creature.
THINGS TO KNOW AND TO DO
1. JESUS RISES GLORIOUSLY FROM THE DE
1. Why does the Church honor the Resurrection of Jesus as her greatest feast day?
2. What do we learn about St. Peter from the fact that John did not enter the tomb until Peter arrived there?
3. Show that after His Resurrection Jesus proved that He loves repentant sinners.
4. How did Jesus just after His Resurrection show His sym­ pathy for the sorrowful?
5. Explain how the guards proved the Resurrection of Jesus even by the lie which they told the people.
6. Read the Mass for Easter Sunday. Point out the main thoughts of the Church in Her prayers of this day.