23/05/2026
๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฆ๐จ๐ก๐๐๐ฌ | Birth of One Holy, Catholic
and Apostolic Church.
Pentecost day is called the "birth-day" of the Church. The Apostles had already received the Holy Spirit on Christ's first appearance to them after his resurrection (Jn 20:22). But on Pentecost day the descent of the Holy Spirit was a public manifestation intended to impress and amaze the crowds of local and foreign Jews who thronged Jerusalem on that great festive occasion. The signs and wonders that manifested his coming brought these Jews in huge crowds to the place where the Apostles were staying, and immediately the gift of tongues was used by the Apostles to explain the occurrence.
The important point to bear in mind on this, the anniversary of the public manifestation of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles, is the infinite love of God for us, his Chosen People of the new covenant. Through the Incarnation men are empowered to become adopted sons of God; through baptism we become members of Christ's body, his Church. Through the direct reception of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation, we are made active members of the Christian Church, with all the strength and powers necessary to be effective members, on active service daily, true soldiers of Christ.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth. Amen.
SOURCE:
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2026-05-24&fbclid=IwT01FWAR-hH1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6sZDk7gT2fSgcsgBVFNRIMFUFWiUgakg34aIaifo2OYAQZM_qa9oCc6Gy8qQ_aem_nksDbGtq4ZjRPFKcxR5NTw
