Acts 2: 1-11

Pentecost shows us that the Holy Spirit is a gift to everybody, regardless of nationality, language, culture and socioeconomic background. 

1 Corinthians 12: 3-7. 12-13

The one Holy Spirit inspires all human gifts and talents. 

John 20: 19-23

Jesus tells his disciples to be at peace and Spirit-filled as he sends them out into the world.

Acts 1: 1-11

Jesus returns to the Father after promising to give his Spirit to the disciples to help them in being witnesses. 

Ephesians 1: 17-23

Paul prays for enlightenment and wisdom for the disciples of Christ, who is the head of his body, the Church. 

Matthew 28: 16-20

On the mountain, the disciples worship Christ, who commands them to bring others to faith in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 

Acts 8: 5-8. 14-17

Philip preaches in a Samaritan town and has great success.  Peter and John lay hands on those who have been baptised and the Samaritans receive the Holy Spirit. 

1 Peter 3: 15-18

Peter reminds his readers to reverence Christ in their hearts, to witness to Christ and to be courteous.  If it is the will of God that they should suffer, it is better to suffer for what is right than for what is wrong. 

John 14: 15-21

Jesus addresses his disciples, saying that if they love him they must keep his commandments.  Jesus says he will be leaving but that he will send the Spirit of truth to be with them. 

Acts 6: 1-7

After a dispute between the Greeks and the Hebrews within the New Christian community, the Twelve delegate responsibility for charitable distribution of food.  The word of God continues to spread. 

1 Peter 2: 4-9

Peter writes of Jesus being the living stone chosen by God to be the cornerstone.  By following Jesus we may all become living stones in this spiritual house. 

John 14: 1-12

Jesus teaches the disciples at the Last Supper, saying that he is ‘The way, the Truth and the Life’, and that he is in the Father as the Father is in him.  He promises that his disciples will perform great works. 

THIS WEEK’S READINGS:
Acts 2: 14: 36-41
God’s promise is offered to all who repent, place their trust in Christ and are baptised.
1 Peter 2: 20-25
Christ’s example of patient suffering gives us the pattern for our lives.  Through his faithfulness, we are healed.
John 10: 1-10
Jesus is both the shepherd and the gate – he protects his flock and leads them to life.