Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Seventh Sunday of Easter: Year A – June 5, 2011

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

The Holy Spirit empowers the Church Acts of the Apostles 1:6-14 Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 John 17:1-11 In the days between Ascension and Pentecost, we gather with the disciples in the upper room, waiting for the Spirit … Continue reading →

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Ascension Day – All Years

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47 OR Psalm 93 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 14:44-53 Jesus promised his disciples to send them his Father’s promised gift – the Holy Spirit. He led them to Bethany and blessed them with his hands raised. As he … Continue reading →

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The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Year A – May 29, 2011

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

The Spirit of Truth Acts of the Apostles 17:22-31 Psalm 66:7-18 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 Jesus does not leave his followers orphaned. Through the Holy Spirit Jesus comes to abide with his disciples of every generation. As Pentecost draws … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Sunday of Easter: Year A – May 22, 2011

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The way, the truth, the life Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 In today’s Gospel, Jesus promises his eternal presence will be with them. However, “to believe” (v. 1) involves committing the whole self to the … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Year A – May 15, 2011

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

Living in Community Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47 Psalm 23 1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10 Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus, teaching through a parable, describes himself as a shepherd who cares for his sheep, whose sheep follow … Continue reading →

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The Third Sunday of Easter: Year A – May 8, 2011

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

Sacramental life Acts of the Apostles 2:14a, 36-41 Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17 1 Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-25 The risen Christ is known in the sharing of the word and in the breaking of bread. This is the form of the Eucharist … Continue reading →

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