Penetecost

The Holy Spirit is probably the least appreciated person of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit is the perfect love between the Father and Son, sent into the world to enliven our hearts. We receive the gift of the Holy Spirit at our baptism, are strengthened at our confirmation, and are living temples of the Holy Spirit. The Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, 50 days after Jesus’s resurrection on Easter, as recounted in the book of Acts: When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem. At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd, but they were confused because each one heard them speaking in his own language. They were astounded, and in amazement they said, “We hear them speaking in our own tongues of the mighty acts of God.” Let’s Pray. Come Holy Spirit, come. Fill the hearts of your faithful. Enkindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and we shall be renewed. And you shall renew the face of the earth. Amen This is Mike Kelly with Prayfor2, two minute prayer reflections on the daily readings of the Church. Listen anytime at Prayfor2.com, on Soundcloud, YouTube, or the Redeemer Radio app.