Meditations: Solemnity of Pentecost
Reflections for the Solemnity of Pentecost. The topics are: the Holy Spirit initiates and spurs forward our mission; the Paraclete grants us the gift of forgiveness; God’s life and strength are given to us by the Holy Spirit.
Our need for purity to connect with the Paraclete
Many years ago, I heard someone pray this prayer: “O Jesus, remove the unclean scab of sensual corruption that covers my heart, so that I can feel and readily follow the breath of the Paraclete in my soul.” These words can help us understand how God wants us to celebrate the feast of Pentecost that this year falls on Sunday 19th May.
"The Holy Spirit is the creator of communion"
Continuing his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, in his 19 June general audience Pope Francis said that "prayer is the 'lung' that gives breath to disciples of all times; without prayer it is not possible to be a disciple of Jesus."