Study, Pray, Serve: Pentecost

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

• Genesis 11:1-9 – The Tower of Babel
• Exodus 19:3-8,16-20b – Moses encounters God on Mount Sinai
• Ezekiel 37:1-14 – Ezekiel prophesizes over the dry bones
• Joel 3:1-5 – God will pour out the Spirit upon all creation

Psalm Options

• Psalm 33 – “Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.”
• Daniel 3:52-56 – “Glory and praise forever!”
• Psalm 19 – “Lord you have the words of everlasting life.”
• Psalm 107 – “Give thanks to the Lord; his love is everlasting.”
• Psalm 104 – “Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.”

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

• 1st Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13 – There are different gifts, but the same Spirit
• Romans 8:8-17 – The Spirit of God dwells in you

Gospel Options

• John 20:19-23 – The disciples receive the Holy Spirit from Jesus
• John 14:15-16,23b-26 – The Father will send the Holy Spirit

Mass Readings – Vigil Mass

Mass Readings – Mass During the Day

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