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The Holy Spirit ignites the hearts of the disciples and empowers them to go out into the world. May their example inspire us to call upon the Spirit each and every day!
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you will renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Mass Readings – Pentecost
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For the last two years of his life Paul will live as a prisoner in Rome, meeting with people and teaching them about Jesus.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter
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Paul’s particular circumstances are discussed by regional Roman leaders, revealing how one person’s life can make a huge impact on others.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 7th Week of Easter
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St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, pray for us!
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Paul is brought before the Sanhedrin and evokes a fierce debate between the Pharisees and the Sadducees.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter
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Saints Marcellinus and Peter, pray for us!
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Before he departs from Miletus, Paul offers some parting advice to the disciples that combines hard-nosed common sense, mingled with faith and tender compassion.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter
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St. Justin, pray for us!
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Photo by Dolina Modlitwy on Pexels.com 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!
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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
Genesis 11:1-9 – The Tower of BabelExodus 19:3-8,16-20b – Moses encounters God on Mount SinaiEzekiel 37:1-14 – Ezekiel prophesizes over the dry bones Joel 3:1-5 – God will pour out the Spirit upon all creationPsalm 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 SpiritRomans 8:8-17 – The Spirit of God dwells in youGospel Options
John 20:19-23 – The disciples receive the Holy Spirit from JesusJohn 14:15-16,23b-26 – The Father will send the Holy SpiritMass Readings – Vigil Mass
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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Three Great Things 