It is Pentecost. It is the coming of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the global missionary activity of the Church. It is part of a sweeping arc of glory and hope in the church calendar. That arc begins with the Annunciation to Mary, and then Christmas, the Nativity of Jesus, the Son of… Continue reading

Today is Pentecost Sunday, the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the beginning of the missionary Church. Next Sunday we can talk about the Trinity, but today, let’s talk about the Holy Spirit because he has descended today to be with us. Jesus left Earth nine days ago at the Feast of… Continue reading