and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, This is also a promised gift in John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you”. Why do we refuse to forgive or to be reconciled? The coming of the Holy Spirit ushered in a new era for the people of God; from that point on, the apostles carried the message of Christ to the whole world. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem. Grateful coolness in the heat; When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim. Originally an agricultural feast marking the end of the grain harvest, it was also called the Feast of Weeks because it was celebrated seven weeks, or fifty days, after the feast of Unleavened Bread. Inspired by the beauty of the Divine Office and the extraordinary holy life of St. Gemma Galgani, it started as a personal blog, known as âPsalms and the Pilgrim Daughterâ and has grown into a resource website that promotes the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world. There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; O most blessed Light divine, And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Guide the steps that go astray. and began to speak in different tongues, Post was not sent - check your email addresses! May 31, 2020, Catholic Daily Readings 2020 for Pentecost Sunday That being said, it’s not clear who was in the room when the Spirit descended. Bless the LORD, O my soul! Come, source of all our store! “Peace” is usually used in English translations, as it is here, but it does not connote the rich meaning. TOMORROWâS READINGS: June 1, 2020, Monday, Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. “If this has all really happened, why does our world look the same? Readings for Sunday, May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday AS WE GATHER What can âtopâ the story of Easter? Come, Holy Spirit, come! Give them your salvation, Lord; This Sundayâs Readings. For fifty days, the Church has exalted in the glory of the resurrection of Jesus, shouting, âThe Lord is risenâ and âHe is risen indeed.â âThis is ⦠Pentecost also celebrates the birth of our Church. Apparently the disciples recognized him immediately. 30) Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, ( Log Out / In your sevenfold gift descend; R. Alleluia. whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, Wash the stains of guilt away: R. (cf. PENTECOST SUNDAY 2020, 31st of May 06:00 PM (Perth Time) Readings: Acts 2:1-11 Psalm: Lord, send your Spirit and renew the face of the Earth. Lent FB Banner. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, ... Get the Daily Readings Every Morning. There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; The diversity found within the community is compared to the complexity of the human body. Pentecost. As a body is one though it has many parts, Our aim is to help Catholics strengthen their spiritual life, deepen their understanding of the faith, and intensify their holiness by catechesis and a variety of Catholic information. Lenten graphics for use on bulletins, notices, newsletters, etc . And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit “The answer is yes! R. Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. Shalom. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, Gospel: John 3.16-18 Your email address will not be published. Individual religious devotion is swept up into communal divine revelation. Fifty days after Easter Sunday, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and their followers, and the beginning of their Earthly ministry to make disciples of all nations. Just as the Gospel accounts reinterpret the significance of the meal celebrated on Passover by telling the story of Jesus instituting the Eucharist, so the Acts of the Apostles reinterprets the significance of the feast of Pentecost, making it a celebration of the gift of the Spirit to the Church. Has the face of the earth really been renewed? The Pentecost Sunday readings describe both personal and communal aspects of our faith.In the first reading we see people of FAITH, the apostles, formed by Jesus for three years, receiving the Spirit who was promised to them ⦠may the LORD be glad in his works! For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit,” (Acts 1:4-5). In sketching the diversity within the Christian community, Paul uses two triads: gifts / ministries / works, and Spirit / Lord / God. They are also the perfect way to find time in your day for spiritual reflection. The Best Catholic website is under the patronage of the Mother of Jesus, Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Thérèse of Lisieux (âThe Little Flowerâ and Doctor of the Church), and St. Gemma Galgani (âThe Gem of Christâ).Inspired by the beauty of the Divine Office and the extraordinary holy life of St. Gemma Galgani, it started as a personal blog, known as âPsalms and the Pilgrim Daughterâ and has grown into a resource website that promotes the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world. We are immersed in the vigor of the Spirit of God; all we have to do is open ourselves to it and the reign of God will be born in our midst.” [Dianne Bergant, Preaching the New Lectionary, Year A]. When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. This reading consists of three different yet related themes: Brothers and sisters: No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. Mary did as she was instructed. is given for some benefit. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit The word does not translate well. Recall that just before his ascension, Jesus told the apostles: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues of the mighty acts of God.”. When God created man in the garden, God “formed man out of the clay of the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and so man became a living being” (Genesis 2:7). Exodus 33:12â23. Jan 10, 2021: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (B), Psalm for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (B), Jan 3, 2021: Second Sunday After Christmas (ABC), Psalm for the Second Sunday After Christmas (ABC), Jan 3/6, 2021: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord (ABC), a defense of diversity within the community, and. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you” (John 16:22). Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire. Why do we continue to make distinctions between Jew and Gentile, slave and free, woman and man — distinctions that favor one at the expense of another? A startling change from the confines of the house to the surrounding area. From the fields it came: the first sheaf of barley cut for that yearâs harvest. Recent Posts. That is exactly what has happened on this first Pentecost: the Holy Spirit has come upon the apostles and they are suddenly and miraculously able to preach to all nations. With the bestowal of the Spirit, the disciples are authorized and empowered to continue the mission of Jesus. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem. Introduction. Heal our wounds, our strength renew; for fear of the Jews, 1 When Pentecost day came round, they had all met together, The word “Lord” is also used in the Septuagint, the Greek version of the Old Testament, as a substitute for God’s personal name. They were astounded, and in amazement they asked, “Are not all these people who are speaking Galileans? 31 May 2020. as well as travelers from Rome, Is Pentecost merely a feast we celebrate in red vestments? Home. ... Catholic Readings for May 2020 â From May 1 â May 31 Catholic Readings for June 2020 - From June 1 - June 30 Readings: June 7, 2020 The Solemnity of the Most Holy TrinityOut of concern for the health and well First Reading: Exodus 34.4b-6, 8-9 The Lord, a God merciful and gracious. The acclamation “Jesus is Lord!” is rich in both Jewish and early Christian meaning. Was it all 120 people mentioned in Acts 1:15, or only the twelve apostles (Acts 2:14)? Change ). Three Secrets of Our Lady of Fatima in Her Third Apparition Reflections for Pentecost Sunday 2020. of the mighty acts of God.”. Give them joys that never end. 1 The whole world spoke the same language, using the same words. Egypt and the districts of Libya near Cyrene, Amen. No one can say, âJesus is Lord,â except by the Holy Spirit. Why is there to little peace, or comfort, or solace? Pleasing to him be my theme; Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13 We are all one in Christ Jesus. When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, The Church is the Body of Christ, and it too is formed of many different members which are to work together for the benefit of the whole. R. Alleluia. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The phrase “bind and loose” (or forgive) is similar to “flesh and blood,” or “left and right.” Each expression names the opposite pole, but together they are meant to include everything between them as well. a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Once again we gather together for one reason, only to discover God has gathered us for another. They were astounded, and in amazement they asked, It is on that same evening that the scene we now read occurs. And suddenly there came from the sky That morning, Mary Magdalene had gone to the tomb and discovered it empty. Spread the love. At last the plan of salvation has been brought to conclusion. O LORD, my God, you are great indeed! Work on Life Challenges Like Saint Joseph Did, Reflection on the Messages of Our Lady of Fatima in Her Second Apparition Notice that the fire rests on each person, indicating that the Spirit has come to dwell in each person. First Reading â Acts 2:1-11. God speaks to Moses face to face as a friend. He is the same man who was crucified, but now he has risen. Collect O God, who by the mystery of todayâs great feast sanctify your whole Church in every people and nation, pour out, we pray, the gifts of the Holy Spirit across the face of the earth and, with the divine grace that was at work when the Gospel was first proclaimed, fill now once more the hearts of believers. Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, CLICK HERE) â sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for Pentecost Sunday / May 31, 2020. and return to their dust. It is this man who is placed on the same level as the God of ancient Israel. Today’s first reading is the amazing story of the first Christian Pentecost. There were plenty of reasons to fear these people might be hostile toward them as well. Their rejoicing is a fulfillment of a promise Jesus made at the Last Supper: “So you are now in anguish. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit Please feel free to use them if they help you, saying where they are from. Like the finale of a majestic symphony, the readings for today recapitulate many of the themes that appeared throughout the Easter season: christology, trinitarian theology, reign of God, repentance, salvation, mission, universality. 2:2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Pentecost is also a Jewish holiday, which the Jews use to celebrate the end of Passover. All was not lost after all; their leader had returned. Your email address will not be shared! Although the latter triad suggests a trinitarian perspective that associates one set of functions with each of the divine persons, it is clear from the next verse that all the activities are manifestations of the Spirit. when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. There is a beautiful play on the Hebrew word ruah which is the same for “breath”, “wind”, and “spirit”. or: Brothers and sisters: You, the soulâs most welcome guest; Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. In the fullness of the Spirit. To use this title for Jesus is to ascribe to him the attributes of God. And it isn’t just Christ’s spirit that was resurrected, his tortured body is also present. As a conclusion to the list, western-most and eastern-most. 2 And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. The Corinthians had inquired as to which gift of the Holy Spirit was greater than another, out of concern about their own image and status. When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, 17 November-05:00b 2020 8 NOVEMBER 2020: THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. Paul undermines any spiritual elitism by emphasizing that all gifts have the same origin and therefore the same value, and reminding them that they had all made the same baptismal confession (Romans 10:9). but they were confused and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Note the change in attitude of the crowd: they go from confused to astounded to amazed. Hymn Suggestions for the Lenten Season- 2020. May the glory of the LORD endure forever; Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. They knew those speaking were Galileans — presumably because of some feature of their speech — yet the hearers were able to understand the message in their own dialect. “Receive the Holy Spirit. The word Pentecost is Greek and it means "50th day." By recognizing what they really mean, we will be able to focus on cultivating and nourishing all the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit in our lives. the earth is full of your creatures; The fact that Pentecost was a pilgrim feast explains why devout Jews from every nation were in Jerusalem at this time. Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 12:3B-7, 12-13. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. and began to speak in different tongues, inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Strangers assemble to fulfill personal obligations, and they experience a phenomenon that bonds them together for life. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 104:1,24,29-31,34 Godâs Spirit renews the earth. After this passage, in verse 15, Luke specifies that there were 120 people in the same house! and it filled the entire house in which they were. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, Ash Wednesday Call to Worship-2020 . who produces all of them in everyone. and said to them, “Peace be with you.” Lent 2020. [If the passage from Numbers is chosen for the First Reading, the passage from Acts is used as the Second Reading.] TheBestCatholic.com aspires to be an instrument of evangelization. How manifold are your works, O Lord! Following this instruction, the disciples returned from the site of the ascension in Galilee to the Upper Room in Jerusalem. Entrance Antiphon: (Wisdom 1:7) âThe Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia.â or (Romans 5:5; cf. THE SPIRIT: HOPE FOR A NEW WORLD. and it filled the entire house in which they were. Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Catholic Mass Readings for Pentecost Sunday at the Vigil Mass 2021. Through the Spirit of God the world is renewed, the community is revitalized, and we come to know the mysterious yet all-pervasive peace of Christ. The world is charged with divine energy: tongues are loosed, and speech overflows its linguistic constraints; charismatic gifts flood the valleys of human habitation; barred doors are burst open, and frightened hearts are calmed. Subtitles. This appearance account treats the resurrection and the bestowal of the Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus as having occurred on the same day. As with the other two pilgrim festivals (Passover and the Feast of Booths), it eventually took on historical importance, commemorating the giving of the Law at Sinai. so also Christ. If you take away their breath, they perish R. (cf. The Tower of Babel story is proclaimed during the Pentecost Vigil (click here for readings), reinforcing this notion. Gospel Reading John 20:19-23 and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. R. Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. ... Sunday, May 31, 2020 * Select a ... Pentecost Sunday (Solemnity) Gloria â Sequence â Creed First Reading⦠Bless the LORD, O my soul! Pentecost Sunday / Msgr. and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. I will be glad in the LORD. Now we understand that all those who are baptized into Christ are baptized into one body, and that the Spirit is our source of unity. R. Alleluia. or: “Are not all these people who are speaking Galileans? The natural phenomena that most impress the human imaginationâfire, lightning, hurricane, earthquake, thunder (Ex 19:16-19)âare used in the Bible to describe the manifestations of God. or: The great gathering. This language describes the activity of a judge, who decides whether a defendant is bound to the consequences of the charges or loosed from them. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”. Acts 2:1-21 2:1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And our inmost being fill! Come, Father of the poor! In addition to a wish for peace, it was also a prayer for the eschatological blessings of health, prosperity, and all good things: completeness, perfection, a condition in which nothing is lacking. ( Log Out / Wind and fire are traditional symbols for the presence of God; this would have been very obvious to Jews who knew their scriptures. He is commissioning them with the same authority with which he was given. Other examples: Thunder accompanied God’s revelation at Sinai (Exodus 19:16); God spoke to Job from the whirlwind (Job 38:1), and to Moses from the burning bush (Exodus 3:2). You, of comforters the best; YESTERDAY READINGS: May 30, 2020, Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter. Before he ascended he told them, “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. there are different workings but the same God She told Peter and John, who ran to the tomb and discovered only burial cloths. As a body is one though it has many parts, of the mighty acts of God.â, Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34. 1st Reading â Genesis 11:1-9. Pentecost also celebrates the birth of our Church. On the evening of that first day of the week, The evening of the first Easter Sunday; Sunday is “the first day of the week.”. a noise like a strong driving wind, Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. In one fell swoop, the apostles are transformed from weak, timid, shallow men holed up in a room to bold, wise men who would reach the ends of the earth to proclaim Jesus Christ. “Each person receives a gift so that, governing his life by divine constraints, he may be useful both to himself and to others while presenting an example of good behavior.” [The Ambrosiaster (between A.D. 366 – 384), Commentaries on Thirteen Pauline Epistles]. Nothing good in deed or thought, All are brought together as we are brought together into the body of Christ. Brothers and sisters: Mon 1 June Memorial of Our Lady, Mother of the Church Wed 3 June Memorial of Saints Charles Lwanga & Companions Thu 4 June Feast of Our Lord Jesus, The Eternal High Priest Fri 5 June Feast of St Boniface The feast celebrates the fullness of the Spirit and the great gathering together of nations. Genesis is a story of creating the material world. The Book of Common Prayer (2004) names Christmas Day, Easter Day and the Day of Pentecost as the three Principal Holy Days on which âthe Holy Communion is celebrated in every cathedral and parish church unless the ordinary shall otherwise directâ (p 18). Then how does each of us hear them in his own native language? “If no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Spirit, what can we say about those who do name His name but do not have the Spirit? Then how does each of us hear them in his native language? Next, Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and instructed her to tell the disciples that Jesus is “going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God” (John 20:17). This description of Jesus breathing on the apostles is one of John’s many allusions to the Book of Genesis. Give them virtueâs sure reward; Then how does each of us hear them in his native language? In John Chapter 17 (7th Sunday of Easter, Year B), Jesus prays fervently for the unity of his body, the Church. When Isaiah describes the coming of the Lord at the gathering of all the nations, he says: “Lo, the LORD shall come in fire, / his chariots like the whirlwind” (Isaiah 66:15). Firstly, a reading from my book The Bible Retold . but they were confused John’s Gospel is the story of God’s re-creation, of God’s establishing a new spiritual order through Jesus Christ. ( Log Out / 30) Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. they were all in one place together. This is seen by many as a symbol of the worldwide mission of the church. The Best Catholic website is under the patronage of the Mother of Jesus, Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Thérèse of Lisieux (âThe Little Flowerâ and Doctor of the Church), and St. Gemma Galgani (âThe Gem of Christâ). We are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites, 1 st Reading â Acts 2:1-11 . inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues By calling attention to the wounds of crucifixion in his hands and side, Jesus shows the disciples he is not a figment of their imaginations or some kind of ghost from the netherworld. Those who believe in the risen Christ receive the gift of peace of heart. Sunday, May 31, 2020; Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23; This weekend, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Pentecost, one of the most important feasts of the Churchâs liturgical year. Pentecost Sunday (Español) Prayer Lord, send us your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, The Jewish feast of Pentecost was one of the three major pilgrim festivals of Israel — all Jewish males over the age of twelve were expected to try to celebrate them in Jerusalem. Where you are not, we have naught, 17 November-05:00b 2020 1 NOVEMBER 2020: THE SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS. The root of the word translated as “confused” is the same as the word used in the Septuagint to describe the effect of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9), leading some commentators to believe that this event demonstrates the reversal of the scattering that occurred when languages were “confused” after the attempt to construct the tower. There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd. Today it celebrates the dramatic inbreaking of the time of fulfillment. yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues Lenten Prayer and Response â 2020. A more or less geographical sweep from east to west, which gives an impression of universality. Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13.11-13 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. They were astounded, and in amazement they asked, Each part has its unique function, but all parts work for the good of the whole, and each part is dependent upon the others. External manifestations of God’s presence are known as theophany. The Best Catholic Daily Mass Readings. Each of the details included by John is laden with theological meaning. These are ways of describing totality: “flesh and blood” refers to the whole body, “left and right” includes the entire horizon, “bind and loose” suggests complete authority. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Solace in the midst of woe. both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs, These gifts are not for us to hold but to share. they were all in one place together. Worship Literature. whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, Daily Reading for Sunday May 31, 2020 Reading 1, Acts 2:1-11 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 Gospel, John 20:19-23 Reading 2, First Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13. No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. Prayer Petitions For January 10, 2021 – The Baptism of the Lord, Mass Readings For January 10, 2021 – Sunday, The Baptism of the Lord, Mass Readings For January 9, 2021 – Saturday after Epiphany, Prayer Petitions For January 9, 2021 – Saturday after Epiphany, Prayer Petitions For January 8, 2021 – Friday after Epiphany, The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained, Reflection on the Messages of Our Lady of Fatima in Her Second Apparition, Three Secrets of Our Lady of Fatima in Her Third Apparition, The First Gift of the Holy Spirit Explained: Wisdom, The Second Gift of the Holy Spirit Explained: Understanding, The Third Gift of the Holy Spirit Explained: Counsel, The Fourth Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained: Fortitude. The Greek word Pentecost means “fiftieth day.” Fifty days after Easter Sunday, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and their followers, and the beginning of their earthly ministry to make disciples of all nations. They seem to have developed a disproportionate esteem for certain ecstatic and charismatic phenomena, especially speaking in tongues, to the detriment of order in the liturgy. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. In our labor, rest most sweet; Luke used the same expression in his gospel when Jesus began his journey to Jerusalem: “When the days for his being taken up were fulfilled, Jesus resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). The loud noise of wind mentioned earlier draws a crowd. In this community, there are no more stratifications, whether religious (Jew or Greek) or social (slave or free). Through the Spirit of God we are reconciled to one another, and then together we spend ourselves for the common good. both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs. both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs, Final Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. Sweet refreshment here below; Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”. Thus was the Church born. R. Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. This underscores the mysterious character of Jesus’ risen body: it is not impeded by material obstacles. Psalm 99 (VU p. 819) God is a ruler who delights in justice. The same Greek word (glossa) is used for the tongues of fire that appeared above each one and for the foreign tongues that were subsequently spoken, insinuating that the tongues of fire yielded the foreign tongues. but they were confused because each one heard them speaking in his own language. The Adventurous Lectionary - Pentecost Sunday â May 31, 2020 Bruce G. Epperly Acts 2:1-2Psalm 104:24-34, 35b I Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 7:37-39 and John Lord ” ( kyrios ) was the official title of the Roman Catholic lectionary Pentecost are from proper! 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