Liturgical Color: White

Gospel: John 14:15-21

Theme: The preeminence of love through the coming of the Counselor.

Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration
One pastor began this way: "Welcome to the celebration of the promise of the Counselor. Through the Spirit of truth, where do you see and experience the reality of God?"

Continue with this litany between pastor and ministers:

Pastor: You have heard that God is dead; but I say to you, God is living and is here.
Ministers: Praise be to the living God!
Pastor: God is here! Can you hear God!
Ministers: We hear God in the word, both spoken and sung; in Bible and hymns, in newspaper and popular songs; in laughter and shouts of joy, in weeping and sobs of anguish.
Pastor: God is here! Can you see God?
Ministers: We see God in sacrament and s…