SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST

READINGS OF THE DAY

Acts 2:1-11

When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,

they were all in one place together.

And suddenly there came from the sky

a noise like a strong driving wind,

and it filled the entire house in which they were.

Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,

which parted and came to rest on each one of them.

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit

and began to speak in different tongues,

as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.

Prayer

Father of light, from whom wvery good gift comes,

send your Spirit into our lives

with the power of a might wind,

and by the flame of your wisdom

open the horizons of our minds.

Loosen our tongues to sing your praise

in words beyond the power of speech,

for without your Spirit

man could never raise his voice in words of peace

or announce the truth that Jesus is lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, 

through Christ Our Lord, Amen.