Day of Pentecost
Sunday, May 31, 2026
First Reading
Acts 2:1-31
A Contemporary Sacrament Story - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Sacrament presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar ...
Lessons from Faith - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world of uncertainty and rapid change, faith often feels like a fragile thing. But consider the story of Maria, a single mother who lost her j...
Lessons from Justice - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept Justice isn't just a political issue—it's a biblical mandate. Consider the story of Marcus, a lawyer who decided to use his skills to help immigrants naviga...
A Contemporary Holy Spirit Story - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Holy Spirit presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar ...
A Contemporary Holy Spirit Story - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Holy Spirit presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in...
A Contemporary Holy Spirit Story - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Holy Spirit presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simila...
Psalm
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Nature Illustration: Harvest and Gratitude
Consider harvest and gratitude in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Psalm 104:24-30 reframes harvest and gratitude with wonder, humility...
Science Illustration: Stewardship of Scientific Influence
Consider stewardship of scientific influence in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Psalm 104:24-30 reframes stewardship of scientific inf...
Science Illustration: Truth-Seeking and Integrity in Research
Consider truth-seeking and integrity in research in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Psalm 104:24-30 reframes truth-seeking and integri...
Science Illustration: Wise Use of Data and AI
Consider wise use of data and ai in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Psalm 104:24-30 reframes wise use of data and ai with wonder, humi...
Nature Illustration: Ants and Small Wisdoms
Consider ants and small wisdoms in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Psalm 104:24-30 reframes ants and small wisdoms with wonder, humili...
Nature Illustration: Creation Groaning and Hope
Consider creation groaning and hope in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Psalm 104:24-30 reframes creation groaning and hope with wonder...
Second Reading
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
The Communion of Saints and the Mystical Body - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The Catholic understanding of salvation encompasses not just individual souls but the entire Mystical Body of Christ. Paul's teaching that 'we are all one body ...
The Communion of Saints and the Mystical Body - Story
A story related to this content The Catholic understanding of salvation encompasses not just individual souls but the entire Mystical Body of Christ. Paul's teaching that 'we are all one body in Chri...
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The Day of Pentecost reveals God's plan for every believer: to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and receive power for ministry. Acts 2:4 records that 'all of them...
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts - Story
A story related to this content The Day of Pentecost reveals God's plan for every believer: to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and receive power for ministry. Acts 2:4 records that 'all of them were f...
The More Excellent Way - Pentecostal (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
1 Corinthians 13 is sandwiched between chapters about spiritual gifts. Paul's point: gifts without love are nothing. A church known for prophecy and healing lost its pastor to moral failure. What remained?...
Gifts AND Fruit - Pentecostal (Galatians 5:22-23)
A Pentecostal pastor told his congregation: "I'd rather have someone with fruit and no gifts than gifts and no fruit." The Spirit gives gifts (1 Corinthians 12) AND produces fruit (Galatians 5). Both ...
Gospel
John 7:37-39
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