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. (Acts 2:1-4 NABRE)
Pentecost is considered the birthday of the Church. It is often overlooked and falls into the shadows of other feasts like Christmas and Easter. But it is such an important day in the life of the Church because it is a celebration of the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, who indwells each of us and in so doing, makes each of us a temple.
Today, on this Pentecost Sunday, I will open my heart to the Spirit of Jesus.
Saint Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi, who discovered saving grace in suffering, pray for us.
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