Week 16 of Ordinary Time

Now they were persevering in the doctrine of the Apostles, and in the communion of the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers. And fear developed in every soul. Also, many miracles and signs were accomplished by the Apostles in Jerusalem. And there was a great awe in everyone. And then all who believed were together, and they held all things in common. They were selling their possessions and belongings, and dividing them to all, just as any of them had need. Also, they continued, daily, to be of one accord in the temple and to break bread among the houses; and they took their meals with exultation and simplicity of heart, praising God greatly, and holding favor with all the people. And every day, the Lord increased those who were being saved among them.