2nd Sunday of Easter

Reading 1, Acts 5:12-16 - Just like the early Church, we are called to carry on the mission of Jesus. We can do this only when we grow in the knowledge and experience of the risen Christ in our lives. How can you use the Easter season to do this? 
For those newly baptized or received into the Church, Eastertime is the time of mystagogia. This means "learning about the mysteries" of our faith. Pray for the new members of the Church, that they may grow into strong branches on the vine of Christ. How can you learn more about your faith during this Easter season?
Reading 2, Revelations 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 - Reread the passage from John. What in the description of Jesus--his voice, his clothing, his surroundings--tells us that he is a very special person?  What is the difference between the image of Jesus standing among the seven gold lamp stands and the image we see of Jesus on the crucifix?  Why do we need both images to understand who Jesus is?
Gospel, John 20: 19-31 - Thomas is remembered in the Church as "doubting Thomas." Yet, Jesus respected his doubts, and answered them in a beautiful way. Thomas did not keep his doubts to himself. He shared them with the community and with Jesus. What can you do when you have a doubt or a question about something?