From Head to Heart: Understanding Pentecost's Spiritual Gifts

Pentecost and the Holy Spirit: Knowing Jesus in Your Heart, Not Just Your Head | Mary’s Message PodcastCristy Murray and Father Perry Kenaston open part two of their Pentecost episode with prayer to the Holy Spirit and reflect on Pentecost as the gift of the Spirit that makes faith more than intellectual knowledge. Father Perry shares a story of a renowned Jesus scholar confronted by an elderly man who says he has Jesus in his head but not in his heart, using it to challenge the “fallacy” that academic religious knowledge makes someone Christian. He recounts Paul’s unsuccessful philosophical approach in Athens versus the Spirit-filled preaching in Corinth, emphasizing holiness that radiates Christ without “soapbox” talk. He urges priests and laypeople to prepare prayerfully for Mass, receive Communion with gratitude, and let the Spirit renew them like the Upper Room. The episode closes with discussion of a November pilgrimage/retreat to Poland and nearby cities and an invitation to subscribe and connect.00:00 Welcome to Mary’s Message00:35 Pentecost Part Two Prayer01:07 Tongues of Fire and Confirmation01:53 Head Knowledge vs Heart Faith05:22 Saint Paul’s Athens Lesson07:12 Living by the Spirit Today09:19 Preparing for Mass Like Mary11:32 Pentecost Joy and Blessing13:20 Cristy Reflects on Pharisees15:12 Poland Pilgrimage Invitation17:53 Pilgrimage as Retreat Mindset18:54 Subscribe and Stay Connected🎧 Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode to help Mary’s message reach more hearts.Inform the Travel Company that you heard about the Pilgrimage from this podcast.  Divine Mercy Pilgrimage Link - Poland November 2026Subscribe to our YT Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@BlessedMarysMessagesJOIN our Mailing LIST to get updates and be part of our prayer communityhttps://sendfox.com/blessedmarymessagesShow Sponsors:BlueVeil Wellness                                                               Balance. Nourish. Thrive.https://blueveilwellness.comFiat WellnessRestoring Women's Wellness: Catholic Principles, Functional Approacheshttps://fiatwellness.com