Acts 2: 1-11
When the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles, people from all over the world heard the good news proclaimed in their own language.

Romans 8: 8-17
The spirit of God raises us to new life as children of God.

John 14: 15-16. 23-26
Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will remain with the disciples, to teach them and remind them of all he has taught.

Acts 15: 1-2, 22-29

As the first communities of Christians are formed, we hear how differences of opinion emerge, and how they are worked through: by argument, consultation and attentive listening to the Holy Spirit.

 

Apocalypse 21: 10-14, 22-23

The Lord prepares for all his people a radiant and peaceful future in the new Jerusalem.  In the Spirit we catch a glimpse of this promise.

 

John 14: 23-29

As Jesus prepares to leave his friends, he promises that the Spirit will be given them, and will bring peace and courage in all the difficulties and uncertainties that lie ahead.

Acts 5: 27-32, 40-41

Peter puts obedience to God before obedience to men.

 

Apocalypse 5: 11-14

The Lamb that was sacrificed and conquered is worthy of universal worship.

 

John 21: 1-19

The risen Christ empowers his disciples and calls Peter to a new mission.

Acts 14: 21-27

Paul and Barnabas consolidate the early Christian communities, encouraging them to persevere.

 

Apocalypse 21: 1-5

John describes his vision of the end of time, when God will make all things new.

 

John 13: 31-35

Jesus’ legacy to his disciples: love one anther as I have loved you.

Acts 10:34, 37-43

St Peter is a witness to the risen Christ

 

Colossians 3: 1-4

St Paul explains how baptism makes us sharers in the resurrection, and gives us a new mindset.

 

John 20: 1-9

Mary Magdalene and the disciples begin to understand that the Lord is risen.