Readings and Themes for the Weekend of May 31, 2009

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of May 31, 2009, Pentecost Sunday

Reading I Acts 2: 1-11

As on Sinai, the Lord descends in fire and wind.

Psalm 104

“Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the
earth”.

Reading II Galatians 5: 16-25

Be guided by the Spirit

Gospel John 20: 19-23

The Spirit of truth will guide people to all truth.

THEME:
As the Father sent me, so I send you. Receive the Holy Spirit!

Our fifty-day celebration of Easter culminates on this day when we remember with vigor the inrushing of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples. As we listen to the words of scripture today, let us open our hearts to a renewal within ourselves and within the entire Church. Let us pray that the Spirit will take hold in us and strengthen us on our mission to bring food to the hungry, shelter the homeless, and justice to those who are oppressed. Veni Sancte Spiritus! Come, Holy Spirit!

Question for Children:

When have you heard your inner voice or conscience guiding you to do what is right?

Question for Youth:

When have you felt the Holy Spirit in your life?

Question for Adults:

When have you felt the power of the Spirit, giving you the right words, giving you insight into a dilemma, or in other ways?