Tag Archives: Holy Spirit
While on a journey in Ephesus, Paul encounters a group of men that is transformed when they are baptized and receive the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 7th Week of the Year (#297)
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St. Marcellinus and St. Peter, 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 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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Longing for peace in our lives, we call upon the Holy Spirit to receive Christ’s promise of a peace unlike anything we can find in this world.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of Easter (#57)
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Paul is directed by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Gospel in Macedonia.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Easter (#290)
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 15:1-2,22-29
The question arises if a person has to strictly follow Jewish law in order to follow Jesus and be saved.
The apostles and elders gather in Jerusalem and determine that the Gospel can be preached to all people.
Psalm – 67:2-3,5-6,8
“O God, let all the nations praise you!”
All people rejoice among the nations for the salvation that comes from God.
2nd Reading – Revelation 21:10-14,22-23
The heavenly city of Jerusalem is seen in all its gleaming splendor.
The city has no need of sun or moon, for the Lamb of God is the lamp that gives it light.
Gospel – John 14:23-29
Jesus asks the Father to send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, to teach and remind the disciples.
The Lord then gives his disciples peace that cannot be found in the world, so that they are not troubled or afraid.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of Easter (#57)
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Peter recounts how the Holy Spirit comes upon some Gentiles, revealing how the Good News of Jesus Christ extends to all people.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Easter (#279)
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St. Nereus & St. Achilleus and St. Pancras, pray for us!
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Gamaliel points out to the Sanhedrin that if something is of human origin it will destroy itself, while if it is of God it will be unstoppable.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#271)
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St. Athanasius, pray for us!
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As the Apostles stand their ground before the Sanhedrin, their faith is sustained in the midst of trial by the power of Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#270)
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St. Joseph the Worker, pray for us!
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Returning to the other disciples with praise and prayer, Peter and John recount the Sanhedrin’s response to a healing miracle done in the name of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#267)
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St. Peter Chanel & St. Louis de Montfort, pray for us!
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Three Great Things 