TUESDAY (June 2, 2020)
Pentecost Tuesday
In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Gospel Sentence
“On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” (John 7:37)
Reading
“When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language?… —we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.”” (Acts 2:1–13)
Meditation
The Holy Spirit pours out on God’s people to establish His Church on earth. Moses foretold of this outpouring, as did Christ, and now the day is here where the Spirit descends to bring unity to all nations in the name of the crucified and risen Lord.
Silence
Prayer for Holy Cross Member
Lord Jesus Christ, be with Pat this week. Give her your grace and teach her to learn more of your mercy with each passing day. Amen.
Prayer for Pentecost Tuesday
Almighty and ever-living God, You fulfilled Your promise by sending the gift of the Holy Spirit to unite disciples of all nations in the cross and resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ. By the preaching of the Gospel spread this gift to the ends of the earth; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Lord’s Prayer