ISB ~ Acts 1 v14

prayer:A vital expression of the Church’s life and mission in Acts (1:24; 2:42; 4:31; 6:6; 9:11;

10:9; 12:5, etc.; CCC 2623). the women: Disciples of Jesus

whose generosity helped to subsidize his public ministry (Mk 15:40-41; Lk 8:2-3). and Mary: The final appearance of Jesus’ Mother in the NT. his brethren: Cousins of Jesus once skeptical of his mission but now portrayed as disciples (Jn 7:5

). See note on Mt 12:46.