Scripture Readings
Sunday June 2, 2019 First Reading: Acts 1:1-11 Before he is lifted into heaven, Jesus promises that the missionary work of the disciples will spread out from Jerusalem to all the world. His words provide an outline of the book of Acts. Second Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23 The risen and exalted Christ reigns over the entire universe. The author of Ephesians prays that we would be given the wisdom to comprehend this and display it through love toward others. Gospel: Luke...
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Sunday May 26, 2019 First Reading: Acts 16:9-15 A vision compels Paul to move his ministry into Greece. There he meets Lydia an important person in the business community, whose heart has been opened by God to receive the gospel. Her conversion and baptism provide the impetus for the founding of the church at Philippi. Second Reading: Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 John’s vision of a new Jerusalem coming out of heaven provides continuity with God’s past actions. Yet in this new...
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