THE SPIRIT WHO BEARS FRUIT
The Jewish Feast of Pentecost was celebrated exactly fifty days after the Feast of the Passover. After the Passover festivities, the Jewish people would once again come to Jerusalem for the Pentecost. The Pentecost that came after Christ died was a memorable one in many ways: it led to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the apostles and marked the official birthday of the Church. Let us thank God for both these extraordinary events. The apostles, together with Blessed Mother, gathered in the upper room received the gift of the Holy Spirit in a spectacular way, and set out to proclaim the good news. Hitherto fear-stricken and sad, the power of the Holy Spirit changed them into courageous witnesses of the gospel. They preached that Christ who was crucified and killed was risen and alive and that he is the Lord and Saviour of the whole world. Pentecost Sunday reminds us that all of us are anointed with the Holy Spirit at our baptism and Confirmation. Like the apostles we too are empowered to witness to Christ and proclaim the good news.
Liturgical materials for the Pentecost Sunday.
Holy Spirit Hymn - https://youtu.be/E_FuFOJ6bXw
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