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ASCENSION - PENTECOST June 1 - THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD - 1st reading Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9; 2nd reading Ephesians 1:17-23 ; Gospel Matthew 28:16-20 Jesus has ascended to the Right Hand of the Father [Eph 1:20] as foretold [Ps 47:5] but remains with us through the Spirit [Acts 1:5] as we carry out His great commission [Mt 28:19-20] For more see web link |
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June 8 - PENTECOST SUNDAY - 1st reading Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 2nd reading 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 ; Gospel John 20:19-23 Today we commemorate the Birth of the Church when Jesus sent the Spirit [Acts 2:2-4] inspire Her [1 Cor 12:3]; the Spirit Who gives us life [Ps 104:30] Note that we also celebrate today as the Patronal Feast of Holy Spirit Church For more see web link |
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June 15 - THE MOST HOLY TRINITY - 1st reading - Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9; Psalm - Daniel 3:52-56; 2nd reading - 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Gospel - John 3:16-18. Blessed be the Lord, our God [Dan 3:52-56]; slow to anger and rich in kindness and faithfulness [Ex 34:6], Who offers us eternal life [Jn 3:16] as His people [2 Cor 13:11] For more see web link |
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June 22 - THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST - 1st reading -Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16; Psalm -147:12-15; 2nd reading - 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Gospel - John 6:51-58. Jesus has given us eternal life through His Body and Blood [Jn 6:51,53; 1 Cor 10:16-17]; this is the gift of finest wheat [Ps 147:14] foreshadowed by the gifts of manna and water in the desert [Deut 8:15-16] For more see Corpus Christi and Precious Blood |
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June 27 - THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS [Solemnity] - 1st reading - Deuteronomy 7:6-11; Psalm - 103:1-4, 6-8, 10; 2nd reading - 1 John 4:7-16; Gospel - Matthew 11:25-30. We find our rest in Jesus [Mt11:29] for He has chosen us in Love [Dt7:7-8]. He never treats us as our sins deserve [Ps103:10] for He is Love [1Jn4:8] For more see web link June 29 - PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES [Solemnity] - 1st reading Acts 12:1-11; Psalm 34:2-9; 2nd reading 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18; Gospel Matthew 16:13-19 These first leaders proclaimed Jesus the Messiah, the son of God [Mt 16: 17] in the face of the threat of death [Acts 12:2-3 & 2Tim 4:17-18], trusting in God’s care [Ps 34:4] For more see the Saints Calendar |
