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Acts 1: 1-11
The second volume of St Luke’s story of Jesus begins with the story of his ascension into heaven.
Ephesians 1: 17-23
St Paul prays that we may fully understand what Christ’s resurrection and ascension means for us.
Matthew 28: 16-20
Before being taken up into heaven, Jesus sends out his disciples to all the nations, to continue his own mission by baptising them and teaching them to observe all his commandments.
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Acts 8: 5-8. 14-17
After Philip the deacon had evangelised the Samaritans, Peter and John laid hands upon the newly baptised so that they received the Holy Spirit.
1 Peter 3: 15-18
Be ready with a courteous response to those who ask the reason for your hope, and if you have to suffer let it be for doing right.
John 14: 15-21
Jesus assures the disciples that they will not be left orphans because the Father will send them the Holy Spirit.
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Acts 6: 1-7
The Church runs into the problem of human favouritism, and appoints a body to ensure fair shares for all.
1 Peter 2: 4-9
Greater than any physical building, the Church is made of living stones, all set close to Christ Jesus, the precious cornerstone.
John 14: 1-12
The Lord goes through suffering and death to prepare a place for us.
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Acts 2: 14. 36-41
Peter’s proclamation that the Jesus who was crucified is in fact, “Lord and Christ”, cuts his hearers to the heart; and he urges them to be converted.
1 Peter 2: 20-25
Peter reminds those newly baptised that they are called to follow in the footsteps of the suffering Jesus, by whose wounds we are healed.
John 10: 1-10
Jesus is both the good shepherd and the gateway to the sheepfold.
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Acts 2: 14. 22-33
St Peter speaks with courage and confidence about the risen Christ and the coming of the Spirit.
1 Peter 1: 17-21
St Peter writes of the blood of Christ as our ransom, and the source of our faith and hope.
Luke 24: 13-35
St Luke tells the story of how two disciples met Jesus and rediscovered their faith at the breaking of the bread.