Mary visits Elizabeth and both women experience a revelation about how God is present in their lives.
Mass Readings – Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
Mary visits Elizabeth and both women experience a revelation about how God is present in their lives.
Mass Readings – Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
Upon his arrival in Ephesus, Paul encounters disciples who had not yet received the Holy Spirit until he prays over them.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 7th Week of Easter
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There are LOTS of options for the Mass Readings for Pentecost, including the Vigil Mass and the Mass During the Day. Here is a short summary:
VIGIL MASS
1st Reading Options
Psalm Options
2nd Reading – Romans 8:22-27 – The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness
Gospel – John 7:37-39 – Jesus refers to the Spirit
MASS DURING THE DAY
1st Reading – Acts 2:1-11 – The Spirit comes upon the Apostles
Psalm 104 – Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.”
2nd Reading Options
Gospel Options
Mass Readings – Mass During the Day
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The Ascension of the Lord empowers us to face the transitions and changes of life with the conviction that God’s grace strengthens us in times of upheaval.
Mass Readings – The Ascension of the Lord
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Apollos is a disciple who eloquently shares his knowledge of the Lord and demonstrates an openness to learning and instruction. May his example inspire us to continue to grow in our faith!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter
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Paul is informed in a vision to not be afraid, and he continues to preach the Gospel in the presence of opposition in Corinth.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of Easter
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St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!
Paul arrives in Corinth and begins to experience both persecution and success as he proclaims that Jesus is Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter
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St. Philip Neri, pray for us!
Athens was a cosmopolitan, sophisticated, intellectual powerhouse in the ancient world. Paul’s failure here reminds us that sometimes our best efforts do not guarantee success.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter
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Saints Bede, Gregory VII and Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, pray for us!
Paul is beaten and imprisoned for preaching the Good News. Yet through an earthquake and a moment of grace he converts an entire household to faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter
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Guided by the Holy Spirit, Paul begins his missionary effort in Macedonia as he preaches in Philippi.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of Easter
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