for Pentecost, June 6, 2014, Readings: Acts
2:1-21; Ps 104:25-35, 37; 1 Cor 12:3-13; Jn 20:19-31
When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house...Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Acts 2:1-4
On the Jewish calendar, this ancient feast is Shavuot and celebrates the giving of the Law on Sinai. It's possibly another reason the Apostles were gathered together in addition to waiting for the sign promised by the resurrected Jesus 10 days before when they had locked themselves in a house in fear.
Also known as the Birthday of the Church, Pentecost marks the official beginning of the ministry of the Apostles beyond their local area and into the whole world. The descent of the Holy Spirit in the form of tongues of fire imbued them, and each of us by extension, with extra-ordinary gifts to bring the message of Christ to everyone.
This day is known as Whitsun in Ireland and the UK, a descendant of a Gaelic celebration of medieval or perhaps even more ancient times.
Please feel free to request a prayer to be composed for a particular concern or topic for posting in this space. You may leave your request in the comments section or contact me directly at Leeosophy@gmail.com All compositions remain the property of the owner of this blog but may be used with attribution as long as they are not sold or charged for in any way. Requestors will remain anonymous.
Fifty Days after Easter,
Ten Days after the Ascension
comes Pentecost,
the feast of Holy Spirit:
When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house...Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Acts 2:1-4
Let Us, God’s People, Pray
LEADER: ~ Luminous, Resplendent, Spirit of God, You have
bestowed so many precious gifts upon us today. Infuse our souls further with
the courage to discover and use them. Our voices now carry the language that
must clearly speak of You, and our hearts and minds are filled with knowledge
of the all-encompassing love of Christ to share in all the world.
Bless You, Lord of
our Souls,
RESPONSE: In You we are One Body, filled with Holy Fire!
~ Luminous, Resplendent,
Spirit of God, we each have, from You, the power to work for the common good
throughout the Earth. Let us continually remind the leaders of this world that we
expect them to use their gift of Your power wisely. We pray especially for: add your own petitions
Bless You, Lord of
our Souls,
In You we are One
Body, filled with Holy Fire!
~ Luminous, Resplendent,
Spirit of God, embrace those who are living each day with the pain and distress
of illness or injury, and re-invigorate all who help with their care and
comfort. We pray especially for: add your own petitions
Bless You, Lord of
our Souls,
In You we are One
Body, filled with Holy Fire!
~ Luminous, Resplendent,
Spirit of God, soothe the weary hearts of those who struggle in the midst of
grief and carry those who have left us into the loving arms of Your eternity. We pray especially for: add your own petitions
Bless You, Lord of
our Souls,
In You we are One
Body, filled with Holy Fire!
~ Luminous, Resplendent,
Spirit of God, illumine the hearts of those called to lead us in Your Church
that they may see and feel Your wisdom within. Grant them an extra measure of
Your gifts so they can guide us to You with the surest of footing through the
peaks and valleys of our lives. We pray
especially for: add your own petitions
Bless You, Lord of our Souls,
In You we are One Body, filled with Holy Fire!
The Celebrant adds:
Almighty and Eternal God, this
day You have filled us with the Power of Your Most Holy Spirit that we may
carry Your word to the Earth’s farthest reaches. Let us light the fires of Your
love and peace in each and every day. We
humbly ask through Your Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, Comforter of
our souls, who live and reign in unity with You, one God now and forever. Amen.
On the Jewish calendar, this ancient feast is Shavuot and celebrates the giving of the Law on Sinai. It's possibly another reason the Apostles were gathered together in addition to waiting for the sign promised by the resurrected Jesus 10 days before when they had locked themselves in a house in fear.
Also known as the Birthday of the Church, Pentecost marks the official beginning of the ministry of the Apostles beyond their local area and into the whole world. The descent of the Holy Spirit in the form of tongues of fire imbued them, and each of us by extension, with extra-ordinary gifts to bring the message of Christ to everyone.
This day is known as Whitsun in Ireland and the UK, a descendant of a Gaelic celebration of medieval or perhaps even more ancient times.
Please feel free to request a prayer to be composed for a particular concern or topic for posting in this space. You may leave your request in the comments section or contact me directly at Leeosophy@gmail.com All compositions remain the property of the owner of this blog but may be used with attribution as long as they are not sold or charged for in any way. Requestors will remain anonymous.
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