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On the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Francis said that Christians are called to proclaim the Gospel to everyone with gentleness and the power of the Holy Spirit. Speaking in St. Peter’s Basilica ...
At Pentecost, the same power was given to both young and old, male and female, rich and poor. The Spirit’s outpouring was not a singular or merely sentimental experience.
This year, Pentecost is celebrated on Sunday, May 19. ... Each one heard the disciples speaking in their native language and describing sacred deeds of power. (Acts 2:1-4, 6) ...
This year, Pentecost is celebrated on Sunday, May 19. ... Each one heard the disciples speaking in their native language and describing sacred deeds of power. (Acts 2:1-4, 6) ...
As part of the Trinity of God, the Holy Spirit plays a vital part in the lives of Christians. After Jesus died, rose and ascended back to heaven, the Holy Spirit was poured out on His Apostles ...
Finding Faith: Pentecost is more than an afterthought Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.
But there was no power, and there was no outreach. Instead of expanding vigorously, they were gathered together in an upper room. Then came Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Pentecost, meaning fifty in Greek, is an extraordinary memorial. The Greek name, little used today, for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, “the Feast of Weeks,” recalls the presence of God coming ...
Speaking truth to power’ is a phrase that resonates with many Christians and is one held dear by Quakers. It involves trying ...
But Pentecost was the violent wind that did no violence—the mighty power that did not destroy. This was not a rival power of this world—not of this creation—it was the power of creation itself; the ...