Never Lose the Power of Pentecost!
Fr Ralph de Hahn, Cape Town – I am so afraid that the magnificent Spirit of Pentecost — which renewed the face of the earth —...
Category: Pentecost
What the Pope Said on Pentecost
Celebrating Mass in St Peter’s Basilica, the pope said the Bible, especially the Acts of the Apostles, makes it clear that the Holy Spirit brings a real power to change to individuals and the church.
Without the Holy Spirit, Nothing Happens
I was an undergrad in philosophy at The Catholic University of America when I had the opportunity to attend an off-campus lecture by Rev. Alexander Schmemann, dean...
The Birth of the Church: Pentecost Reflection
The Gospel of John describes how the Holy Spirit is given to the apostles: the risen Jesus breathing on the apostles to impart the Holy Spirit. This is Pentecost. The power of the Spirit not only authorises, but also empowers the apostles.
Towards an African Pentecost!
At the end of the African Synod II in October 2009 the reaction of the participants was like: Were our hearts not burning? There was a feeling...
At Pentecost We Are All Called to Witness
At Pentecost, we are called to reflect what makes us Christian, and how we live our Catholic lives. Archbishop WILIAM SLATTERY OFM explains. Six weeks ago we...
Pope: Sowing Bitterness – If you do this you aren’t Christian
Christians are called to be “sowers of hope,” consoling and defending the poor and anyone in need, Pope Francis said. As Christians prepared to celebrate Pentecost...
