Gloria Escobar

Reading 1  (Jer 20:10-13) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah Jeremiah said: “I hear the whisperings of many: ‘Terror on every side! Denounce! let us denounce him!’ All those who were my friends are on the watch for any misstep of mine. ‘Perhaps he will be trapped; then we can prevail, and […]

Reading 1 (Ex 19:2-6a) A reading from the Book of Exodus In those days, the Israelites came to the desert of Sinai and pitched camp. While Israel was encamped here in front of the mountain, Moses went up the mountain to God. Then the LORD called to him and said, “Thus shall you say to

Reading 1  (Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a)   A reading from the Book of Deuteronomy Moses said to the people: “Remember how for forty years now the LORD, your God, has directed all your journeying in the desert, so as to test you by affliction and find out whether or not it was your intention to keep

First Reading 1 (Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9) A reading from the Book of Exodus Early in the morning Moses went up Mount Sinai as the LORD had commanded him, taking along the two stone tablets.  Having come down in a cloud, the LORD stood with Moses there and proclaimed his name, “LORD. Thus, the LORD passed before

First Reading  (Acts 2:1-11) A reading from the Acts of the Apostles When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them

First Reading  (Acts 1:1-11)   A reading from the Acts of the Apostles In the first book, Theophilus, I dealt with all that Jesus did and taught until the day he was taken up, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them by

First Reading (Acts 8:5-8, 14-17)   A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. With one accord, the crowds paid attention to what was said by Philip when they heard it and saw the signs he was doing. For unclean spirits,

First Reading   (Acts 6:1-7)   A reading from the Acts of the Apostles As the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, “It is not right for us

First Reading (Acts 2:14a, 36-41) A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: “Let the whole house of Israel know for certain that God has made both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Now when they heard this, they were cut

Reading 1                Acts 2:14, 22-33   A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: “You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem. Let this be known to you and listen to my words.