Sunday Readings
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Genesis 14: 18-20
Abraham is greeted by Melchizedek and receives a blessing.
1 Corinthians 11: 23-26
Paul reminds a divided community that the Eucharist is a sacrament of unity.
Luke 9: 11-17
Jesus welcomes all, teaches all and feeds all.
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Proverbs 8: 22-31
The wisdom of God speaks to us of the Son and the Spirit present with the Father from the very beginning.
Romans 5: 1-5
The Holy Spirit pours God’s love into us because of our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
John 16: 12-15
Jesus has all that the Father has, and the Spirit will be sent to us to help us understand.
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Acts 1: 1-11
Luke begins the Acts of the Apostles by going back to the end of his Gospel and to the account of the ascension. He proclaims that Jesus’ return to the Father is the beginning of the Church.
Hebrews 9:24-28: 10: 19-23
The sacrifices of the old law are contrasted with Christ’s perfect sacrifice in which he bore our sins himself.
Luke 24: 46-43
Jesus instructs his disciples to await his gift of the Spirit who will empower them to preach in his name.
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Acts 2: 1-11
The coming of the Spirit leads to such a transformation in the disciples that they become enthusiastic and passionate apostles of the Good news, keen and able to communicate with everyone, regardless of barriers posed by different races, nationalities and languages.
Romans 8: 8-17
Paul stresses the spiritual life as being of paramount importance for those who are Christians.
John 14: 15-16.23-26
Jesus promises the disciples that they will never be alone, for he will send them an Advocate who will remain with them. It is the Holy Spirit, who will guide them and teach them how to live as Jesus has taught them.
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Acts 15: 1-2. 22-29
Disagreement comes quickly to the early Church. Through discussion and listening, the Spirit guides the disciples to a wise outcome.
Apocalypse 21: 10-14. 22-23
Jesus is the radiant light of God’s glory. He illumines the ‘new Jerusalem’ the city of peace.
John 14: 23-29
Jesus gives his disciples his parting gift – the promise of the Holy Spirit and the power of peace.