A.D. 2020 May 31
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 Expanded Daily Readings — 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
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — 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
The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year A
- Hannah’s thanksgiving — I Samuel 2:1–10
- God the helper of the needy — Psalm 113
- Rejoice with those who rejoice — Romans 12:9–16b
- Mary greets Elizabeth — Luke 1:39–57
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year A
- Hannah’s thanksgiving — I Samuel 2:1–10
- God, the helper of the needy — Psalm 113
- Rejoice with those who rejoice — Romans 12:9–16b
- Mary greets Elizabeth — Luke 1:39–57
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold