Those who heard the disciples preach on Pentecost comprehended the message in their own language. But that was only the beginning.
day of pentecost
Learning a language requires us to focus our attention on something outside ourselves. It's a lot like learning to pray.
Easter | Day of Pentecost (Year C)
Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17, (25-27)
Easter | Day of Pentecost (Year B)
Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Easter | Day of Pentecost (Year A)
Acts 2:1-21 (or Numbers 11:24-30); Psalm 104:24-34, 35b;
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13;
John 20:19-23 (or John 7:37-39)