A.D. 1948 May 16

The Day of Pentecost (Whitsunday)

Giotto di Bondone, Pentecost, c. 1304–c. 1306, Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, Italy.

Lessons

If the Old Testament passage from Numbers is chosen for the first reading, the passage from Acts is used as the second reading.

Revised Common Lectionary — Year A

Filled with the Spirit — Acts 2:1–21 or The spirit rests on Israel’s leaders — Numbers 11:24–30
Renewing the face of the earth — Psalm 104:24–34, 35b
Varieties of gifts, the same Spirit — I Corinthians 12:3b–13 or Filled with the Spirit — Acts 2:1–21
The Spirit poured out — John 20:19–23 or Jesus the true living water — John 7:37–39

Liturgical Colors

Red