Ascension Sunday C:

Michel de VerteuilGeneral Textual comments

The Ascension of Jesus was an essential stage in his relationship with his followers. He had walked with them in their moments of strength and of weakness, and now he was leaving them.

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Context: In his final discourse with the apostles at the Last Supper, Jesus assured them that he would not desert them. Instead, a powerful Divine Helper, the Holy Spirit, would come to them from Jesus and the Father in order to guide them and strengthen them.

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6th Week of Easter, Friday, May 27

6th Week of Easter, Friday, May 27

Acts 18:9-18 / John 16:20-23

Jesus speaks about the future: “Your grief will become joy.”

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6th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 24

6th Week of Easter, Tuesday, May 24

Acts 16:22-34 / John 16:5-11

Jesus speaks about the Spirit; "The Spirit will convict the world about sin. "

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5th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 13: Our Lady of Fatima

5th Week of Easter, Saturday, May 13

Acts 16:1-10 / John 15:18-21

Jesus warns his disciples; ' 'They will Persecute you as they did me. "

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5th Week of Easter, Friday, May 20

5th Week of Easter, Friday, May 20

Acts 15:22-31 / John 15:12-17

Jesus talks more about love; "No one has greater love than this. "

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5th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 18

5th Week of Easter, Wednesday, May 18

Acts 15:1-6 / John 15:1-6

Jesus talks about being one with him; "Remain in me, as I remain in you. "

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Easter 6 Sunday C - Peace I leave with you

Michel de Verteuil

General Textual comments
In this second extract from the last discourse of Jesus we see various aspects of the spiritual life being brought out. The aspects are interconnected, but you can look at them separately if you like.

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