Sunday Scripture readings, June 9, 2019
Pentecost
Cycle C
Acts 2:1-11
Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34
2) 1 Cor 12:3-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17
Gospel: Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23-26
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