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Let’s explore some of the themes that we discover in the Mass Readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
1st Reading – Proverbs 8:22-31
The wisdom of God was present before the act of creation, possessed by the Lord from the very beginning.
Beside him as a craftsman, God’s wisdom found delight in the human race.
Psalm – 8:4-9
“O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!”
God has crowned humanity with glory and honor, taking its place amidst the wonders of creation.
2nd Reading – Romans 5:1-5
Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our faith in Jesus Christ.
Our hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
Gospel – John 16:12-15
Jesus promises his disciples that the Spirit of truth will guide and teach them.
Everything that Jesus has from the Father will be declared to his disciples.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (#166)
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The gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost empowers the faith of the disciples to go forth as apostles, joyfully proclaiming the Good News and bringing others closer to Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Pentecost (#62, #63)
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Come Holy Spirit!
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Even though his liberty is limited under house arrest, Paul continues to proclaim the Good News of Jesus to the best of his ability.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter (#302)
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Even though Paul is not present, Festus speaks to King Agrippa and Bernice about his words and actions for Jesus.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 7th Week of Easter (#301)
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St. Norbert, pray for us!
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Standing before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, Paul trusts in God and bears witness to Christ as he is sent to Rome.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter (#300)
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St. Boniface, pray for us!
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Paul makes his farewell to the Church at Ephesus, and the people respond with heartfelt emotion and concern.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter (#299)
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Warned by the Holy Spirit, Paul speaks to the people and prepares them for his departure.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 7th Week of Easter (#298)
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St. Charles Lwanga & Companions, pray for us!
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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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Three Great Things 