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Gospel Mk 12:38-44

In the course of his teaching Jesus said to the crowds,
"Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes
and accept greetings in the marketplaces,
seats of honor in synagogues,
and places of honor at banquets.
They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext
recite lengthy prayers.
They will receive a very severe condemnation."

He sat down opposite the treasury
and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury.
Many rich people put in large sums.
A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents.
Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them,
"Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more
than all the other contributors to the treasury.
For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth,
but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had,
her whole livelihood."

Mission in Scripture

May 19, 2013

Pentecost Sunday

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The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost made it possible for the Apostles to take the life-changing message of Jesus out into the world. The Paraclete empowered them with the courage and understanding to use their spiritual gifts for the good of others. “No one can say ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit. There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit... To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit” (1 Corinthians 12:3-4, 7).

God’s love flourishes in us when we open ourselves to the grace of the Holy Spirit. But this love is more than a feeling. It is a choice to extend God’s mercy to all. This love must be constructively shared with all people everywhere. We need to willingly invite the Holy Spirit to use our everyday words and actions as channels of grace for the welfare of others.

Suggested missionary action: Today, on the birthday of the Church’s mission, we have the opportunity to give thanks for the gift of the Holy Spirit in our lives – and to pray for the Spirit to guide missionaries in every corner of the globe, as we pledge to support their efforts, as we are able.

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