Has something ever happened to you that felt like the end of the world? Today's readings tell us that God has chosen us, and that all three persons of the Holy Trinity are with us always, day in and day out, right here on earth.

Catholic Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 26, 2024

First Reading: Deuteronomy 4: 32-34, 39-40
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22
Second Reading: Romans 8: 14-17
Alleluia: Revelation 1: 8
Gospel: Matthew 28: 16-20

When you hear in today's Pentecost Sequence, "Guide the steps that go astray", do you think they apply to others but not to you? Father Chuck tells a story to help us realize these words are for each of us. Also, we are blessed with a visit from the Mercy Missionaries with St. Michael's parish who meet with us and tell us how the Holy Spirit helps them build relationship with Portland's homeless.

Catholic Mass Readings for Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024

First Reading: Acts 2: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34
Second Reading: First Corinthians 12: 3b-7, 12-13 or Galatians 5: 16-25
Gospel: John 20: 19-23 or John 15: 26-27; 16: 12-15

Will you accept Father Chuck's dare that every day we ask Jesus to be at work in us in the things we do for others? Let each of us become an accompanying sign of God's presence so Jesus can continue His pilgrimage of love through us. We can start by following Paul's advice today to live with humility and gentleness, with patience, and bearing with one another through love.

Catholic Mass Readings for the Ascension of the Lord Solemnity, May 12, 2024

First Reading: Acts 1: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading: Ephesians 4: 1-13
Alleluia: Matthew 28: 19a, 20b
Gospel: Mark 16: 15-20