SUNDAY, MAY 09, 2021 FIRST READING "Even on the heathen nations the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out" A Reading from the book of Acts of the Apostles (10, 25-26.34-35.44-48)

SUNDAY, MAY 09, 2021 

FIRST READING 

"Even on the heathen nations the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out" 

A Reading from the book of Acts of the Apostles (10, 25-26.34-35.44-48) 

As Peter arrived in Caesarea to visit Cornelius, a centurion of the Roman army, the latter came to meet him, and, falling at his feet, he bowed down. But Peter picked him up, saying, “Get up. I'm just a man, too. "Then Peter spoke and said:" In truth, I understand, God is impartial: he welcomes, whatever the nation, those who fear him and whose works are righteous. Peter was still speaking when the Holy Spirit descended on all who heard the Word. The believers who accompanied Peter, and who were originally Jews, were amazed to see that even on the nations the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out. Indeed, we heard them speaking in tongues and singing about the greatness of God. Peter then said: “Can anyone refuse the water of baptism to these people who have received the Holy Spirit just like us? And he gave the order to baptize them in the name of Jesus Christ. So they asked him to stay with them for a few days. 

The Word of the Lord.

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