THE HOLY SPIRIT OUR SOURCE OF EXISTENCE

The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul; no one claimed for his own use anything that he had, as everything they owned was held in common.

The apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and they were all given great respect.

None of their members was ever in want, as all those who owned land or houses would sell them, and bring the money from them, to present it to the apostles; it was then distributed to any members who might be in need.

There was a Levite of Cypriot origin called Joseph whom the apostles sur named Barnabas (which means 'son of encouragement'). He owned a piece of land and he sold it and brought the money, and presented it to the apostles.

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Holy Spirit, breath upon me.  Guide me.

DIVINE MERCY

The faithful all used to meet by common consent in the Portico of Solomon. No one else ever dared to join them, but the people were loud in their praise and numbers  of men and women who came to believe in the Lord increased steadily. So many signs and wonders were worked among the people at the hands of the apostles that the sick were even taken out into the streets and laid on beds and sleeping-mats in the hope that at least the shadow of Peter might fall across some of them as he went past.  People even came crowding in from the towns round about Jerusalem, bringing with them their sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and all of them were cured.
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Diving Mercy
Prayer for Mercy Psalm 51

Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner.
Lord Jesus Christ let your mercy be upon the whole world
for the sake of your sorrowful passion.

WHO DO YOU OBEY?

The rulers, elders, and scribes were astonished at the assurance shown by Peter and John, considering they were uneducated laymen; and they recognised them as associates of Jesus; but when they saw the man who had been cured standing by their side, they could find no answer.  So they ordered them to stand outside while the Sanhedrin had a private discussion. 'What are we going to do with these men? they asked. 'It is obvious to everybody in Jerusalem that a miracle has been worked through them in public, and we cannot deny it.  But to stop the whole thing spreading any further among the people, let us caution them never to speak to anyone in this name.’

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Alleluia from the Missal 

Heavenly Father, thank you for your Son Jesus Christ.
Lord Jesus the elders were amazed at the words of your Apostles,
help me know you more, may your spirit remain in me.

THE REJECTED STONES

While Peter and John were talking to the people the priests came up to them, accompanied by the captain of the Temple and the Sadduces. They were extremely annoyed at their teaching the people the doctrine of the resurrection of Jesus. They arrested them, but as it was already late, they held them till the next day.  But many of those who had listened to their message became believers, the total number of whom had now risen to something like five thousand.

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Psalm 27


Lord Jesus Christ, be my light and salvation. Be my guide, help me appreciate your love.
Thank you for your sacrifice be with me.