There are MANY choices for Mass readings on the feast of Pentecost, so let’s focus on the themes we find in the Gospel options.

Vigil Mass: John 7:37-39

• Jesus quotes the prophet Isaiah, saying that he satisfies the thirsty with living water.
• His disciples later understand that this refers to the gift of the Holy Spirit after the Lord is glorified.

Mass during the Day: John 20:19-23

• Jesus appears to the disciples after his resurrection saying, “Peace be with you.”
• The Lord then breathes on them saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”

Mass during the Day (2nd Option): John 14:15-16,23b-26

• Jesus teaches that we keep his commandments out of our love for God.
• We are promised the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will teach us everything and remind us of what the Lord taught.

Mass Readings – Pentecost (#63)

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Before he ascends into heaven, Jesus promises the disciples that the power of the Holy Spirit will come upon them to be Christ’s witnesses to the ends of the earth.

Mass Readings – The Ascension of the Lord (#58)

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