John 20:19-23 “The Fire and the Psyche: What Pentecost Means for Inner Transformation?”

Send us Fan MailWe have the disciples gathered behind lock doors.  There they are processing their experience of crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.  That is all they can do.  Then God’s mysterious presence in the form of the Spirit moves these individuals to courageously share faith with anyone who will listen.  There is no indication that they gained insight into their experiences, and the Spirit doesn’t offer to protect them.  Only one disciple, John, would die from natural causes.   The rest would ultimately give up their life for their faith.  The apostles will share their faith to all people regardless of racial origin or religious background.  We read that there were many people in Jerusalem from different cultures and they are able to understand the disciples.  It is miraculous.  We ought not be too surprised.  In the Gospel that describes the Ascension of Jesus, final instructions were that the disciples are to baptize all nations.Complete our 1 Minute Survey