A.D. 2010 May 23

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 C

Filled with the Spirit — Acts 2:1–21 or God destroys the tower of Babel — Genesis 11:1–9
Renewing the face of the earth — Psalm 104:24–34, 35b
The Spirit makes us children of God — Romans 8:14–17 or Filled with the Spirit — Acts 2:1–21
The Spirit of truth — John 14:8–17, 25–27 or 14:8–17

Liturgical Colors

Red