Date: June 12, 2011
First Reading (Acts 2: 1–11)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
When the day of Pentecost came, the apostles were all together in one place. And suddenly out of the sky came a sound like a strong rushing wind and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. There appeared tongues as if of fire which parted and came to rest upon each one of them. All were filled with Holy Spirit and began to speak other languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak. Staying in Jerusalem were religious Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd gathered, all excited because each heard them speaking in his own language. Full of amazement and wonder, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? How is it that we hear them in our own native language? Here are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and foreigners who accept Jewish beliefs, Cretians and Arabians; and all of us hear them proclaiming in our own language what God, the Savior does."
Second Reading (1 Corinthians 12: 3b–7 and 12–13)
A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians.
Brothers and sisters: Nobody can say, "Jesus is the Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. There is diversity of gifts, but the Spirit is the same. There is diversity of ministries, but the Lord is the same. There is diversity of works, but the same God works in all. The Spirit reveals his presence in each one with a gift which is also a service. As the body is one, having many members, and all the members, while being many, form one body, so it is with Christ. All of us, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free, have been baptized in one Spirit to form one body and all of us have been given to drink from the one Spirit.
Gospel (John 20: 19–23)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
On the evening of that day, the first day after the sabbath, the doors were locked where the disciples were, because of their fear of the Jews, but Jesus came and stood in their midst. He stated to them, "Peace be with you"; then he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples kept looking at the Lord and were full of joy. Again Jesus stated to them, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." After stating this he breathed on them and stated to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit; for those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained."
First Reading (Acts 2: 1–11)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
When the day of Pentecost came, the apostles were all together in one place. And suddenly out of the sky came a sound like a strong rushing wind and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. There appeared tongues as if of fire which parted and came to rest upon each one of them. All were filled with Holy Spirit and began to speak other languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak. Staying in Jerusalem were religious Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd gathered, all excited because each heard them speaking in his own language. Full of amazement and wonder, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? How is it that we hear them in our own native language? Here are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and foreigners who accept Jewish beliefs, Cretians and Arabians; and all of us hear them proclaiming in our own language what God, the Savior does."
Second Reading (1 Corinthians 12: 3b–7 and 12–13)
A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians.
Brothers and sisters: Nobody can say, "Jesus is the Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. There is diversity of gifts, but the Spirit is the same. There is diversity of ministries, but the Lord is the same. There is diversity of works, but the same God works in all. The Spirit reveals his presence in each one with a gift which is also a service. As the body is one, having many members, and all the members, while being many, form one body, so it is with Christ. All of us, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free, have been baptized in one Spirit to form one body and all of us have been given to drink from the one Spirit.
Gospel (John 20: 19–23)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
On the evening of that day, the first day after the sabbath, the doors were locked where the disciples were, because of their fear of the Jews, but Jesus came and stood in their midst. He stated to them, "Peace be with you"; then he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples kept looking at the Lord and were full of joy. Again Jesus stated to them, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." After stating this he breathed on them and stated to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit; for those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 104) (Verses 1, 24, 29-31, and 34)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Lord, send out your spirit, and renew the face of the earth.
Bless the Lord, my soul! Clothed in majesty and splendor; O Lord, my God, how great you are! How varied O Lord, are your works! In wisdom you have made them all – the earth full of your creatures.
May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works! May my song give him pleasure, as the Lord gives me delight.
When you hide your face they vanish, you take away their breath, they expire and return to dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are created, and the face of the earth is renewed.
This is the Kyrie for the Solemnity of the Pentecost celebration.
ReplyDeletePriest: Lord Jesus, the Spirit of the Lord filled you to bring the good news to the whole world. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Priest: Jesus Christ, the Spirit led you to the desert to confront the power of evil. Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
Priest: Lord Jesus, you pour out your Spirit and you renew the face of the earth. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Have mercy on us, Lord, forgive us all our sins and let your Spirit overcome in us the forces of evil. Lead us to everlasting life. Amen.
This is the Opening Prayer for the Solemnity of the Pentecost celebration.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. God our Father, let the Spirit you sent on your Church to begin the teaching of the gospel continue to work in the world through the hearts of all who believe. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Lord, may the Spirit you promised lead us into all truth and reveal to us the full meaning of the sacrifice. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteFather, all-powerful and ever-living God, we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks. Today you send the Holy Spirit on those marked out to be your children by sharing the life of Your only Son, and so you brought the paschal mystery to its completion. Today we celebrate the great beginning of your church when the Holy Spirit made known to all peoples the one true God, and created from the many languages of man one voice to profess one faith. The joy of the resurrection renews the whole world, while the choirs of heaven sing forever to your glory. (After this, you sing the Sanctus.)
ReplyDeleteThere is also a Sequence of the Pentecost. It is stated or sung after the second reading and before the Gospel Acclamation.
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ReplyDeleteThe Sequence may be stated in English or Latin.
ReplyDeleteIs that not the gospel stated back in the 2nd Sunday of Easter?
ReplyDeleteActually, yes. It is the gospel of Thomas' unbelief when he did not see the Lord. However, it is the shortened version of it.
ReplyDeleteCome, Holy Spirit, come! And from your celestial home, shed a ray of light divine! Come, Father of the poor! Come, source of all our store! Come, within our bosoms shine! You, of comforters the best; You, the soul's most welcome guest; sweet refreshment here below; in our labor, rest most sweet; grateful coolness in the heat; solace in the midst of woe. O most blessed Light divine, shine within these hearts of yours, and our inmost being fill! Where you are not, we have naught, nothing good in deed or thought, nothing free from taint of ill. Heal our wounds, our strength renew; on our dryness pour your dew; wash the stains of guilt away. Bend the stubborn heart and will; melt the frozen, warm the chill; guide the steps that go astray. On the faithful, who adore and confess you, evermore in your sevenfold gift descend; give them virtue's sure reward; give them your salvation, Lord; give them joys that never end. Amen. Alleluia.
ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (Hechos de los Apóstoles 2: 1–11)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles.
Al llegar el día de Pentecostés, estaban todos reunidos en el mismo lugar. De pronto, vino del cielo un ruido, semejante a una fuerte ráfaga de viento, que resonó en toda la casa donde se encontraban. Entonces vieron aparecer unas lenguas como de fuego, que descendieron por separado sobre cada uno de ellos. Todos quedaron llenos del Espíritu Santo, y comenzaron a hablar en distintas lenguas, según el Espíritu les permitía expresarse. Había en Jerusalén judíos piadosos, venidos de todas las naciones del mundo. Al oírse este ruido, se congregó la multitud y se llenó de asombro, porque cada uno los oía hablar en su propia lengua. Con gran admiración y estupor decían: “¿Acaso estos hombres que hablan no son todos galileos? ¿Cómo es que cada uno de nosotros los oye en su propia lengua? Partos, medos y elamitas, los que habitamos en la Mesopotamia o en la misma Judea, en Capadocia, en el Ponto y en Asia Menor, en Frigia y Panfilia, en Egipto, en la Libia Cirenaica, los peregrinos de Roma, judíos y prosélitos, cretenses y árabes, todos los oímos proclamar en nuestras lenguas las maravillas de Dios.”
Segunda Lectura (1 Corintios 12: 3B–7 y 12–13)
Una lectura de la primera carta de San Pablo a los Corintios.
Nadie puede decir: “Jesús es el Señor”, si no está impulsado por el Espíritu Santo. Ciertamente, hay diversidad de dones, pero todos proceden del mismo Espíritu. Hay diversidad de ministerios, pero un solo Señor. Hay diversidad de actividades, pero es el mismo Dios el que realiza todo en todos. En cada uno, el Espíritu se manifiesta para el bien común. Así como el cuerpo tiene muchos miembros, y sin embargo, es uno, y estos miembros, a pesar de ser muchos, no forman sino un solo cuerpo, así también sucede con Cristo. Porque todos hemos sido bautizados en un solo Espíritu para formar un solo Cuerpo; judíos y griegos, esclavos y hombres libres, y todos hemos bebido de un mismo Espíritu.
Evangelio (Juan 20: 19–23)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Juan.
Al atardecer de ese mismo día, el primero de la semana, estando cerradas las puertas del lugar donde se encontraban los discípulos, por temor a los judíos, llegó Jesús y poniéndose en medio de ellos, les dijo: “¡La paz esté con ustedes!” Mientras decía esto, les mostró sus manos y su costado. Los discípulos se llenaron de alegría cuando vieron al Señor. Jesús les dijo de nuevo: “¡La paz esté con ustedes! Como el Padre me envió a mí, yo también los envío a ustedes.” Al decirles esto, sopló sobre ellos y añadió, “Reciban al Espíritu Santo. Los pecados serán perdonados a los que ustedes se los perdonen, y serán retenidos a los que ustedes se los retengan.”
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 104) (Versículos 1, 24, 29–31, y 34)
DeleteLa respuesta es: Señor, envía tu espíritu y renueva la superficie de la tierra.
— Bendice al Señor, alma mía: ¡Señor, Dios mío, qué grande eres! Estás vestido de esplendor y majestad. ¡Qué variadas son tus obras, Señor! ¡Todo lo hiciste con sabiduría, la tierra está llena de tus criaturas!
— Si escondes tu rostro, se espantan; si les quitas el aliento, expiran y vuelven al polvo. Si envías tu aliento, son creados, y renuevas la superficie de la tierra.
— ¡Gloria al Señor para siempre, alégrese el Señor por sus obras! Que mi canto le sea agradable, y yo me alegraré en el Señor.