Posts Tagged ‘Holy Spirit’
Sixth Sunday of Easter: “But in all creatures there is found the trace of the Trinity”
Lectionary Readings: (From the Biblical meditations of Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP) Acts 8:5-8, 14-17. Philip the deacon evangelizes Samaria. Peter and John come to impose hands that the newly baptized persons may receive the Holy Spirit. Peter 3: 15-18. “Speak gently and respectfully” when asked about “this hope of yours.” It is better to suffer ... Read more
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: A relationship of self-sacrifice
Lectionary Readings: Proverbs 8:22-31. God exist in relationship. The Holy Spirit, “The Wisdom of God,” Describes her intimate relationship with the Lord God and their working relationship during creation. The wisdom of God is especially delighted with the human race. Romans 5:1-5. We are justified by faith. Through our faith we have been given the ... Read more
Pentacost Sunday
Readings: Acts 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Galatians 5:16-25 John 20:19-23 or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Thoughts for your Consideration: If you happen to be in the new St. Gabriel’s church in Toronto (Canada) and turn towards those reading the Scriptures during the liturgy you will always look beyond them into the large garden exposed ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Acts, Corinthians, Galatians, garden, Harvest, Holy Spirit, John, Nature, Pentecost
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 1 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17 Thoughts for your consideration: This week’s readings tell us that God is very active, and the source of his action is Love. In all three readings we are made aware that God is the active agent that creates the moments of possibilities for us ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Acts, Cornelius, God is Love, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John, love, Peter, The great commandment
January 11, 2009
Lectionary Readings for January 11, 2009: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 or Isaiah 55:1-11 Acts 10:34-38 or 1 John 5:1-9 Mark 1:7-11 Thoughts for Your Consideration: This week’s readings center us on the wondrous event that took place when Jesus was baptized by John. In the Gospel reading by Mark we notice that the highlight is not ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Baptism, Christian, God, Holy Spirit, human dignity, Isaiah, Jesus, justice, Mark, Peace, Peter