25/05/2026
May 24 – Feast of Pentecost
May 25 – Memorial: Mary, Mother of the Church
On May 24, the Church celebrates Pentecost, the great day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and filled them with courage, wisdom, and divine fire. Fearful disciples became bold witnesses of Christ, and the Church began her public mission to proclaim the Gospel to all nations.
On May 25, we honor Mary, Mother of the Church. Mary was present with the Apostles in the Upper Room, praying as they awaited the Holy Spirit. As the Mother of Christ, the Head of the Church, she is also the spiritual Mother of all believers, guiding us closer to Jesus with her loving intercession.
These two celebrations are beautifully connected. Pentecost shows us the power of the Holy Spirit, while Mary, Mother of the Church, reminds us that the Church is also held in a mother’s prayerful care.
Come, Holy Spirit.
Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us. 🙏🔥