“The solemn coming of the Holy Spirit”
There are three important things you need to do to draw people to God. Forget yourself, and think only of the glory of your Father God. Subject your will filially to the Will of Heaven, as Jesus Christ taught you. Follow with docility the lights of the Holy Spirit. (Furrow, 793)
"We go to the Holy Spirit so that He may grant us his gifts"
"A sure way to be humble is to contemplate how, even without talents, fame or fortune, we can be effective instruments if we go to the Holy Spirit so that He may grant us his gifts. The apostles, though they had been taught by Jesus for three years, fled in terror from the enemies of Christ. But after Pentecost they let themselves be flogged and imprisoned, and ended up giving their lives in witness to their faith." (Furrow, 283)
"Docile to the Holy Spirit”
Our Lord Jesus wants it: we have to follow him closely. There is no other way. This is the task of the Holy Spirit in each soul, in yours too. You have to be docile, so as not to put obstacles in the way of your God. (The Forge, 860)
“Get to know the Holy Spirit”
Get to know the Holy Spirit, the great Stranger, on whom depends your sanctification. Don't forget that you are God's temple. The Advocate is in the centre of your soul: listen to him and be docile to his inspirations. (The Way, 57)
10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit
In 2026, Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, 24 May. The 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit is a long-standing custom in the Church to prepare for this feast, fifty days after Easter.
10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit
In 2025, Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, 8 June. The 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit is a custom to prepare for this feast, 50 days after Easter.
Consecration to the Holy Spirit
The full text of this consecration, which Saint Josemaría made on Pentecost Sunday 1971 and which has been renewed every year since in Opus Dei centres. In it, the Work places itself in the hands of the Paraclete and asks for his seven gifts, so that each person may live as a child of God. This article also includes historical context and resources for meditation.
“If the Church is a boat, the Holy Spirit is the sail”
In his 11 December general audience, Pope Francis concluded the catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit and Christian hope.
Catechesis on the Holy Spirit
A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on how the Holy Spirit guides the Church (2024), downloadable as a free eBook.
"The Holy Spirit comes to those who pray"
In his 4 December general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the evangelizing work of the Holy Spirit.