THE GOSPEL
John 20:19-23; or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15And when he has said this, he breathed on them and said to them,
“Receive the Holy Spirit.”
Fear
locked the door.
It always loves to do this.
But real love entered in anyway,
bringing (within its wounds) God’s peace.
This peace went to all around; joy and peace!
He breathed upon them and sent them
everywhere, to all the earth,
out of love, not out of
fear.
God,
remember us:
Veni Sanctae Spiritus.
Come, Holy Spirit
of life and love
to us, and
send
us
out
to all
corners
of creation.
THE FIRST READING
Acts 2:1-11
And suddenly there came from the sky a noise
like a strong driving wind.
Blazing like wind-driven fire,
you flash through
all creation.
You are
far
and
near.
Not just in one place and time,
but everywhere.
We
welcome
your Spirit in us.
Set a fire in our hearts
every minute of every day!
Make us fierce in your love,
and send us to the
ends of the
earth.
