Sunday, June 2, 2019

Ascension of the Lord: Ascension (C) 58C
Key Passage
As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. (Luke 24:51)
Questions
Adults: Who in your family has the gift of wisdom? How does he or she use this gift?
Children: Who is the wisest person you know? What has he or she taught you?
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Readings

First Reading • Jesus' Final Instructions and Ascension
Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Psalm
Psalms 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • A Spirit of Wisdom
Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Ascension
Luke 24:46-53 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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7th Sunday of Easter: Prayer for Others (C) 61
Key Passage
Jesus prayed, "I pray not only for them, but also for those who believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me."
Questions
Adults: What are some of the most important things to ask of God?
Children: What are some of the most important things to ask of God?

Readings

First Reading • Stephen's Martyrdom
Acts of the Apostles 7:55-60 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Psalm
Psalms 97:1-2, 6-7, 9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Blessed Are Those Who Follow the Lamb
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • Prayer for All Believers
John 17:20-26 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Memorial of Saints Marcellinus and Peter