May 16 2013
Resources for Pentecost Sunday (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms)
This post contains links to a number of general resources relating to Pentecost, followed by specific resources (mostly biblical commentaries) for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite. A few resources are marked “pending” and will be made available Sunday or Monday evening. If any further resources are added these will be marked “update.” Resources for the Vigil Mass of Pentecost can be found here.
GENERAL RESOURCES
PENTECOST SUNDAY
MAY 19, 2013
- Catechism of the Catholic Church. Contains links to all the articles on the Holy Spirit. For catechism texts quoting or referencing the specific Mass readings see the “Homilist’s Catechism” links in the Ordinary and Extraordinary sections below.
- Let the Fire Fall! Reflections on the Readings for Pentecost. From Catholic biblical Scholar Dr. John Bergsma.
- St Ambrose On The Holy Spirit. From Bk. 3 of his famous treatise De Spiritu Sancto. A Modern translation of the entire treatise can be found here.
- Pentecost Tongues and the Universal Church. Excerpt from an anonymous African Father of the 6th century.
- St Thomas Aquinas’ Catechetical Instruction on the Holy Spirit. Scroll down slightly.
- The Pentecost Readings. From Catholic biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma of The Sacred Page blog.
The Church and the Mystery of Pentecost. Audio lecture by catholic biblical scholar Dr. Brant Pitre.
- Pope John Paul II’s Catechesis on the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit:
Reflection on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit .
1. Gift of Wisdom.
2. Gift of Understanding.
3. Gift of Knowledge.
4. Gift of Counsel.
5. Gift of Fortitude.
6. Gift of Piety.
7. Gift of Fear of the Lord.
RESOURCES FOR THE ORDINARY FORM OF THE ROMAN RITE
PENTECOST SUNDAY
READINGS AND OFFICE: Please Note: the Lectionary for today allows for an alternate second reading and an alternate Gospel reading. I’ve supplied commentary for all.
- Today’s Mass Readings (NAB). Translation used in the USA.
- Today’s Mass Readings (NJB). Scroll down slightly. The NJB is used in most other English speaking countries.
- Anglican Use Daily Office. ”Briefly, it is a provision for an “Anglican style” liturgy similar to the Book of Common Prayer as an ecclesiastically approved variant on the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.” More info.
COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-11.
COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34
COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13. Or Rom 8:8-17.
- St Thomas Aquinas’ Commentary on 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13. Read all three lectures. English translation in the right column.
- Alt. Father de Piconio on Romans 8:8-17. On 1-17.
- Alt. Father Callan’s Commentary on Romans 8:8-17. On 6-17.
COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 20:19-23. Alternate: John 14:15-16, 23b-26.
- St Thomas Aquinas’ Commentary on John 20:19-23. Scroll down and read lecture 4.
- Alt. Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on John 14:15-16, 23-26. On 15-31.
HOMILIES ON THE FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-11.
- St Thomas Aquinas’ Homily for Pentecost. A gem. Few of his homilies have survived.
- A Homily on Acts 2:1-11. Pdf document. By Father Johann Evangelist Zollner, a famed preacher of his day.
RESOURCES FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE ROMAN RITE
DOMINICA PENTECOSTES
READINGS AND OFFICE:
- Roman Missal. Latin and English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.
- Roman Breviary. Latin and English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.
COMMENTARIES ON THE LESSON: Acts 2:1-11.
COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 14:23-31.
- St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on John 14:23-31. Scroll down and read lectures 6-8.
- Homilist’s Catechism on John 14:23-31. Actually on 23-29, the Gospel for the 6th Sunday of Easter in the Ordinary Form, Year C.
HOMILIES ON THE LESSON READING: Acts 2:1-11.
- St Thomas Aquinas’ Homily for Pentecost. A gem. Few of his homilies have survived.
- A Homily on Acts 2:1-11. Pdf document. By Father Johann Evangelist Zollner, a famed preacher of his day.
HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL READING: John 14:23-31.
- Pentecost, Doctrinal Sermon (PDF). By Fr. Zollner.
- Pentecost, Moral Sermon (PDF). By Fr. Zollner.


