The Most Holy Trinity invites us into full communion with God and one another.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Trinity (#164)
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The Most Holy Trinity invites us into relationship with God and one another. Catholic inspiration
Pentecost
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the first disciples transformed them in a profound way with power, receptivity, and an abundance of diverse and unique graces…and the same is true for us! COME HOLY SPIRIT!
Mass Readings – Pentecost Day (#63)
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Daily Mass: Paul teaches about the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
Coming to Ephesus, Paul teaches about the Holy Spirit to some believers who had only known about the baptism of John.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 7th Week of Easter (#297)
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St. John I, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: Pentecost
Let’s explore some of the main themes for the Mass During the Day of Pentecost.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11
- Gathered together, the disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit and begin to speak in different languages.
- People from many different languages hear them speaking in their native tongue of the mighty acts of God.
Psalm – 104:1,24,29-30,31,34
- “Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.”
- God’s Spirit creates and renews the earth with life and glory.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13
- There are different gifts, forms, and workings of the Holy Spirit given uniquely to each person.
- As a body is one through many parts, all the parts of the body are one.
- In Christ we are united in the Spirit into one body, whether Jew or Greek, slave or free person.
Gospel – John 20:19-23
- Although the doors are locked, Jesus appears to the disciples and says, “Peace be with you.”
- The Lord breathes on them saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”
Mass Readings – Pentecost (#63)
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Daily Mass: The Gospel is accepted in Philippi. Catholic Inspiration
Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, opens her heart to the Gospel, and after having her entire household baptized, she offers hospitality to Paul and his companions.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of Easter (#291)
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Ascension of the Lord
Here are some of the main themes that we find on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord.
1st Reading – Acts 1:1-11
- The prologue (v. 1-5) serves as a transition between the Gospel of Luke and Acts, and introduces the coming of the Holy Spirit.
- The Lord then ascends into the sky, having promised the disciples the power of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm – 47:2-3,6-9
- “God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.”
- All people rejoice and give praise to God, the Most High and great king, who reigns over all the nations.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 1:17-23
- Christ, seated in glory at the right hand of the Father in heaven, reigns over all creation.
- As his disciples, we pray for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, that our hearts will be enlightened as we follow Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 28:16-20
- The Risen Lord greets the Eleven in Galilee; even though they have doubts, they worship Jesus.
- Christ gives them the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Ascension of the Lord (#58)
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Daily Mass: St. Paul is guided by the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
The Holy Spirit directs St. Paul, and in a vision he sets his course for Macedonia to proclaim the Good News.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Easter (#290)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 6th Sunday of Easter
Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8,14-17
- Philip continues the ministry of Jesus in Samaria, driving out evil and performing mighty acts of healing.
- The Apostles, hearing about Philip’s ministry, send Peter and John to pray over the people that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 66:1-7,16,20
- “Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.”
- Nature itself gives praise and glory to the tremendous deeds that God has done.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 3:15-18
- This passage readily applies to our modern world, inspiring us to “be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.”
- The practical, spiritual advice reminds us to be reverent and gentle, keeping our focus on Christ.
Gospel – John 14:15-21
- Out of love for the Lord, we keep the commandments of Christ.
- Jesus will ask the Father to send us the Advocate – the Spirit of truth – to remain with us.
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Daily Mass: We respond to God’s presence in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Barnabas is sent by the Church in Jerusalem to evaluate the growing faith among the Gentiles in Antioch.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter (#280)
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St. Peter Chanel & St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God gives us strength and peace. Catholic Inspiration
Stephen stands his ground in the face of opposition, filled with wisdom and Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#273)
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