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23/05/2026

Jerusalem: Pentecost and the Cenacle

Did you know that Pentecost (the coming of the Holy Spirit) took place in the room near by the Cenacle? Jesus had told his disciples not to leave Jerusalem until they had received the promise of the Father. Let the Saxum Visitor Center* guide you in the place where the coming of the Holy Spirit took place.

*The Saxum Visitor Center helps pilgrims deepen their knowledge of the Holy Land through different multimedia resources to enrich their Holy Land experience.

Saint Josemaria used the name ‘Saxum’ – Latin for ‘rock’– to refer to his closest collaborator and first successor, Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, because of “his faithfulness and his fortitude.”

See also: Saxum Visitor Center: a personal encounter with Christ https://opusdei.org/en-ph/article/saxum-visitor-center-come-as-a-pilgrim-to-the-holy-land/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yktZ9oQcgAo

Did you know that Pentecost (the coming of the Holy Spirit) took place in the room near by the Cenacle? Jesus had told his disciples not to leave Jerusalem u...

23/05/2026

Meditations: Solemnity of Pentecost

Reflections for the Solemnity of Pentecost. The topics are the Holy Spirit initiates and spurs forward our mission; the Paraclete grants us the gift of forgiveness; God’s life and strength are given to us by the Holy Spirit.

https://opusdei.org/en/article/solemnity-of-pentecost/

Reflections for the Solemnity of Pentecost. The topics are: the Holy Spirit initiates and spurs forward our mission; the Paraclete grants us the gift of forgiveness; God’s life and strength are given to us by the Holy Spirit.

23/05/2026

The Great Unknown | A Homily for Pentecost Sunday *

"Having just read in the Acts of the Apostles about Pentecost, the day when the Holy Spirit came down on the Lord’s disciples, we are conscious of being present at the great display of God’s power with which the Church’s life began to spread among all nations. The victory Christ achieved through his obedience, his offering of himself on the cross and his resurrection — his triumph over death and sin — is revealed here in all its divine splendor..."

https://stjosemaria.org/great-unknown/

* “The Great Unknown” is an excerpt from the homily given by Saint Josemaria Escriva on May 25, 1969. The homily is published by Scepter Publishers in the book Christ is Passing By.

Also available in audio and text version at: https://opusdei.org/en-ph/article/the-great-unknown/

Having just read in the Acts of the Apostles about Pentecost, the day when the Holy Spirit came down on the Lord's disciples, we are conscious...

23/05/2026

Commentary on the Gospel: God's Fire

Gospel for Pentecost Sunday and commentary. (Year A, B, C)

https://opusdei.org/en-ph/gospel/commentary-on-the-gospel-the-fire-of-the-spirit/

Gospel for Pentecost Sunday and commentary. (Year A, B, C)

23/05/2026

News from the Church and the Pope. A Nation’s Prayer for Enlightenment, Conversion, and Renewal

On May 20, 2026, the CBCP issued a National Prayer to be recited beginning Pentecost Sunday and continuing at least through July.

https://opusdei.org/en-ph/article/a-nations-prayer-for-enlightenment-conversion-and-renewal/

On 20 May 2026, the CBCP issued a National Prayer to be recited beginning Pentecost Sunday and continuing at least through July.

23/05/2026

Saint Josemaria Daily texts

“Teach me, teach us all, how to treat your Son”

"If you don't keep in touch with Christ in prayer and in the Bread, how can you make him known to others?" (The Way, 105)

If you don't keep in touch with Christ in prayer and in the Bread, how can you make him known to others? (The Way, 105)

22/05/2026

This Day in Opus Dei. May 23, 1969. "A Strong Shepherd’s Staff for Saint Josemaria"

In a letter written to the founder of Opus Dei, Fr. Jose Maria Hernandez Garnica tells him of his happiness and desire to be a strong support for Saint Josemaria.

https://opusdei.org/en-ph/article/a-strong-shepherds-staff-for-saint-josemaria/

In a letter written to the founder of Opus Dei in 1969, Fr. Jose Maria Hernandez Garnica tells him of his happiness and desire to be a strong support for Saint Josemaria.

22/05/2026

On the way to the solemnity of Pentecost: Saint Josemaría's Prayer to the Holy Spirit

In April 1934, Saint Josemaría composed a prayer to the Holy Spirit that he prayed frequently and encouraged others to pray.

Click: https://opusdei.org/en-ph/article/prayer-to-the-holy-spirit/

22/05/2026

On the way to the solemnity of Pentecost. Life of Mary: The Coming of the Holy Spirit

After Jesus ascended to heaven, the Apostles waited in the Holy City for the sending of the promised Consoler, united around Mary.

https://opusdei.org/en-ph/article/life-of-mary-xviii-the-coming-of-the-holy-spirit/

After Jesus ascended to heaven, the Apostles waited in the Holy City for the sending of the promised Consoler, united around Mary.

22/05/2026

Meditations: Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Some reflections that can assist our prayer on the eve of the Solemnity of Pentecost.

https://opusdei.org/en-ph/meditation/meditations-saturday-of-the-seventh-week-of-easter/

Some reflections that can assist our prayer on the eve of the Solemnity of Pentecost.

22/05/2026

Podcast. The Power of Pentecost

This Sunday, the Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost, recognized as the birthday of the Church, in which the apostles received an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and were inspired to go out and share the faith in a radical way.

In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio shares a reflection on recognizing the importance of the Holy Spirit within our own life. The Holy Spirit helps us discern the personal message of Pentecost to all of us who want to follow Christ and live the Gospel to the full. We must take to heart the final words of Christ, “to go out and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19). In the account of Pentecost, those gathered not only heard the Gospel message proclaimed in their own language, but they witnessed the love of Christ shown to them through the apostles.

As we seek to lead others to Christ, we must do so not just in words but also through our witness of the love of Christ. The Holy Spirit works through us to move the hearts of others and lead them into an encounter with Christ.

https://stjosemaria.org/podcasts/podcast-the-power-of-pentecost/

This Sunday, the Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost, recognized as the birthday of the Church, in which the apostles […]