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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 4:32-34-39-40
Moses reminds the people of God’s grandeur, power and might when they were in Egypt.
The people fix in their hearts the Lord’s statutes and commandments, so that they will prosper and have long life in the land.
Psalm – 33:4-6,9,18-20,22
“Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.”
We wait for the Lord, whose word is upright, just, and trustworthy.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:14-17
Those who are led by the Spirit are children of God by adoption.
The Spirit bears witness to this relationship, and we are glorified through our suffering with Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 28:16-20
After the resurrection, Jesus gathers the eleven disciples, some of whom are still doubting.
He sends them on a great commission to baptize and teach in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (#165)
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May the power of the Holy Spirit fill our hearts, casting out fear and strengthening us to face the trials of life. Come Holy Spirit!
Mass Readings – Pentecost (#62,#63)
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Paul’s journey of faith leads him to the city of Rome and the heart of the empire.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter (#302)
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St. Pope John, pray for us
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Speaking about Paul’s situation to King Agrippa and Bernice, Festus reveals that our words and actions are always under observation and discussion. It begs the question, what do people say about our faith when we are not around?
Mass Readings – Friday of the 7th Week of Easter (#301)
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Paul is brought before the Sanhedrin, where he faithfully proclaims his message as he shrewdly reads the group dynamics.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter (#300)
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As Paul prepares to depart from Miletus, he offers a heartfelt exhortation to the community, revealing his common sense, insight, and love.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter (#299)
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St. Isidore, pray for us!
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Chosen by lot to fill the vacancy left by Judas Iscariot, Matthias was with the apostles from the beginning and witnessed the Lord’s resurrection.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle (#564)
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St. Matthias, pray for us!
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While teaching and preaching in Ephesus, Paul comes upon disciples who have not yet received the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 7th Week of Easter (#297)
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Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
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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 15:26-27; 16:12-15
Jesus tells his disciples that he will ask the Father to send the Advocate, the Spirit of truth.
The Spirit will guide the disciples in truth and glorify Christ.
Mass Readings – Pentecost (#62, #63)
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The Lord’s Ascension marks the transition as the disciples begin to do the ministry that Jesus had modeled and empowered them to do.
Mass Readings – Ascension of the Lord (#58)
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