Pentecost Sunday, Acts 2: 1-11; 1 Corinthians 12: 3-7 & 12-13; John 20: 19-23
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Ascension marks the start of a new, more glorious phase of Christ’s presence with the Church
The Ascension of the Lord: Acts 1: 1-11; Ephesians 1: 17-23; Luke 24: 46-53 (Year C)
Disputes will inevitably arise in the modern Church. Our differences will never destroy us if we share a humility.
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67; Rev 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29 (Year C)
To be one with Christ is to become a vessel bearing his presence to the world
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Acts 14:21-27; Revelation 21:1-5; John 13:31-35 (Year C)
The presence of Christ bids us to reach beyond the narrow confines of our lives
The Fourth Sunday of Easter, Acts 13:14 & 43-52; Revelation 7:9 & 14-17; John 10:27-30 (Year C)
Only in prayerful reflection do we recognise that Christ is present in the changed circumstances of our lives.
Third Sunday of Easter, Acts 5:27-32, 40-41; Ps 30; Rev 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 (Year C)
Christ’s love must be reflected in our attitudes to the poor
Second Sunday of Easter, Acts 5:12-16; Revelation 1:9-13 & 17-19; John 20:19-31 (Year C)
During Lent we go beyond regret for the past
Fourth Sunday of Lent: Jos 5:9A, 10-12; Ps 34; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 (Year C)
As soon as we take a relationship for granted the capacity for love begins to die within us
The Third Sunday of Lent: Ex 3:1-8A, 13-15; Ps 103; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 (Year C)
The first step of Lent is one which all resolutions should be based on
Second Sunday of Lent: Gen 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27; Phil 3:17 – 4:1 or 3:20 – 4:1; Lk 9:28-36 (Year C)















Today’s Catholic must-reads: 22/05/13
By Bishop David McGough