THE GOSPEL
John 14:15-21And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate
to be with you always.
Jesus,
you comfort
and transform us
through your
Spirit.
Please
breathe that
Spirit again.
Our whole planet needs it now.
Instruct our scientists how
to find cures for a
sick climate
as well as
for
viruses.
Inspire us to learn new ways to
end violence and feed
starving children.
Help us listen
for the cry of the poor,
the earth, and the cries of
all
who
suffer.
When we love you
in our neighbor,
let us find you
In
ourselves.
THE FIRST READING
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17
For unclean spirits, crying out in a loud voice,
came out of many possessed people.
Phillip brought your word to the possessed.
Unclean spirits went out of them;
great joy came to
Samaria.
Lord, please,
show the exit door
to whatever is not love,
truth and goodness.
Let it come out
of all people.
Let the
Holy Spirit,
enter at once, and
put signs of yourself
within our lives
this very
day.
THE SECOND READING
1 Peter 3:15-18
For Christ also suffered for sins once,
the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous.
How hard it is to
suffer.
You,
Christ,
suffer with us.
Let us swing wide the door
to let in your suffering,
whenever it
knocks.
Let the Holy Spirit entice us
to know you better,
love you
more.
Let us come to life
in the Spirit.
