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20 Pentecost Things that Caught My Eye Today (2015)

20 Pentecost Things that Caught My Eye Today (2015)

Last updated on: May 24, 2015 at 1:33 pm by Kathryn Jean Lopez

20 Pentecost Things that Caught My Eye Today (2015) 2015-05-24T13:33:23-05:00 Kathryn Jean Lopez

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Pentecostal Flames: stained glass by Sylvia Nichols in Providence College (RI) https://t.co/cUYwO3vxxB

— Fr Lawrence Lew OP (@LawrenceOP) May 24, 2015

2. From Pope Benedict XVI in 2006:

On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended with power upon the Apostles; thus began the mission of the Church in the world.
Jesus himself prepared the Eleven for this mission, appearing to them on many occasions after his Resurrection (cf. Acts 1: 3).
Prior to the Ascension into Heaven, he ordered them “not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father” (cf. Acts 1: 4-5); that is, he asked them to stay together to prepare themselves to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. And they gathered in prayer with Mary in the Upper Room, awaiting the promised event (cf. Acts 1: 14).
To stay together was the condition laid down by Jesus in order to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit; the premise of their harmony was prolonged prayer. In this way we are offered a formidable lesson for every Christian community.
Some think at times that missionary effectiveness depends primarily on careful programming and its subsequent intelligent application through a concrete commitment.
The Lord certainly does ask for our collaboration, but before any other response his initiative is necessary: his Spirit is the true protagonist of the Church. The roots of our being and of our action are in the wise and provident silence of God.

On this day of Pentecost, the Church is filled with joy. Strengthened with measureless hope, we pray to Christ. #lauds

— Fr. Patrick Brennan (@Pathound) May 24, 2015

God smashed Tower of Babel as false unity secured by human pride; but God raises up Church to truly unite humanity by his Spirit. #Pentecost

— Chad Pecknold (@ccpecknold) May 24, 2015

The church finds its true identity only in reference to Jesus and never to itself." #Pentecost

— Matt Maher (@mattmahermusic) May 24, 2015

6. More Pope Benedict XVI (same homily):

how is it possible to enter into the mystery of the Holy Spirit? How can the secret of Love be understood? The Gospel passage takes us today to the Upper Room where, after the Last Supper, a sense of loss has saddened the Apostles. This is due to the fact that Jesus’ words arouse disturbing questions: He spoke of the world’s hatred of him and of his own, he spoke of his mysterious departure; and there were still many other things to be said, but for the time being the Apostles were not able to bear the weight (cf. Jn 16: 12).

To console them, he explains the meaning of his departure: he will go, but he will return; meanwhile, he will not abandon them, will not leave them orphans. He will send the Consoler, the Spirit of the Father, and the Spirit will enable them to understand that Christ’s work is a work of love: love of the One who gave himself, love of the Father who has given him.
This is the mystery of Pentecost: the Holy Spirit illuminates the human spirit and, by revealing Christ Crucified and Risen, indicates the way to become more like him, that is, to be “the image and instrument of the love which flows from Christ” (Deus Caritas Est, n. 33).
The Church, gathered with Mary as at her birth, today implores: “Veni, Sancte Spiritus! – Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love!”. Amen.

7. Today’s readings.

8. From Saint Irenaeus in the Liturgy of the Hours for today:

the Lord had promised to send the Advocate: he was to prepare us as an offering to God. Like dry flour, which cannot become one lump of dough, one loaf of bread, without moisture, we who are many could not become one in Christ Jesus without the water that comes down from heaven. And like parched ground, which yields no harvest unless it receives moisture, we who were once like a waterless tree could never have lived and borne fruit without this abundant rainfall from above. Through the baptism that liberates us from change and decay we have become one in body; through the Spirit we have become one in soul.

The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of God came down upon the Lord, and the Lord in turn gave this Spirit to his Church, sending the Advocate from heaven into all the world into which, according to his own words, the devil too had been cast down like lightning.

If we are not to be scorched and made unfruitful, we need the dew of God. Since we have our accuser, we need an advocate as well. And so the Lord in his pity for man, who had fallen into the hands of brigands, having himself bound up his wounds and left for his care two coins bearing the royal image, entrusted him to the Holy Spirit. Now, through the Spirit, the image and inscription of the Father and the Son have been given to us, and it is our duty to use the coin committed to our charge and make it yield a rich profit for the Lord.

Endowed by the Holy Spirit, we share in the missionary life of the Church. Come, #HolySpirit. #Pentecost http://t.co/715JgMDqYh

— Cardinal Wuerl (@Cardinal_Wuerl) May 24, 2015

10.

Keep Calm and Don't Forget Your Mum #PopeFrancis on #Pentecost: Mary brings her peace, her smile pic.twitter.com/d42aND8eDD

— Greg Burke (@GregBurkeRome) May 24, 2015

11. Pope Francis this morning:

In the Gospel, Jesus promises his disciples that, when he has returned to the Father the Holy Spirit will come to guide them into all the truth (cf. Jn 16:13). Indeed he calls the Holy Spirit “the Spirit of truth”, and explains to his disciples that the Spirit will bring them to understand ever more clearly what he, the Messiah, has said and done, especially in regard to his death and resurrection. To the Apostles, who could not bear the scandal of their Master’s sufferings, the Spirit would give a new understanding of the truth and beauty of that saving event. At first they were paralyzed with fear, shut in the Upper Room to avoid the aftermath of Good Friday. Now they would no longer be ashamed to be Christ’s disciples; they would no longer tremble before the courts of men. Filled with the Holy Spirit, they would now understand “all the truth”: that the death of Jesus was not his defeat, but rather the ultimate expression of God’s love, a love that, in the Resurrection, conquers death and exalts Jesus as the Living One, the Lord, the Redeemer of mankind, of history and of the world. This truth, to which the Apostles were witnesses, became Good News, to be proclaimed to all.

…

The world needs men and women who are not closed in on themselves, but filled with the Holy Spirit. Closing oneself off from the Holy Spirit means not only a lack of freedom; it is a sin. There are many ways one can close oneself off to the Holy Spirit: by selfishness for one’s own gain; by rigid legalism – seen in the attitude of the doctors of the law to whom Jesus referred as “hypocrites”; by neglect of what Jesus taught; by living the Christian life not as service to others but in the pursuit of personal interests; and in so many other ways. The world needs the courage, hope, faith and perseverance of Christ’s followers. The world needs the fruits of the Holy Spirit: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal 5:22). The gift of the Holy Spirit has been bestowed upon the Church and upon each one of us, so that we may live lives of genuine faith and active charity, that we may sow the seeds of reconciliation and peace. Strengthened by the Spirit and his many gifts, may we be able uncompromisingly to battle against sin and corruption, devoting ourselves with patient perseverance to the works of justice and peace.

12.

Sermon for Pentecost: on the Church's birthday the Spirit makes each of us like a candle https://t.co/aCeFEj4dnO

— Fr Lawrence Lew OP (@LawrenceOP) May 24, 2015

13.

It is only through the gift of the Holy Spirit that we can become holy as Christ is holy.

— FrSteveGrunow (@FrSteveGrunow) May 24, 2015

What is the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is the loved shared by God the Father and God the Son.

— FrSteveGrunow (@FrSteveGrunow) May 24, 2015

To receive the Holy Spirit is to participate in Christ's relationship with his Heavenly Father.

— FrSteveGrunow (@FrSteveGrunow) May 24, 2015

Father Grunow’s homily.

14.

We don't make ourselves holy. Only God can make us holy.

— Sister Chelsea (@Chelsea_Moxley) May 24, 2015

15. St. Josemaria Escriva:

The solemn coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost was not an isolated event. There is hardly a page in the Acts of the Apostles where we fail to read about him and the action by which he guides, directs and enlivens the life and work of the early Christian community. It is he who inspires the preaching of St Peter, who strengthens the faith of the disciples, who confirms with his presence the calling of the gentiles, who sends Saul and Barnabas to the distant lands where they will open new paths for the teaching of Jesus. In a word, his presence and doctrine are everywhere.

16.

With the #HolySpirit you will know what to say, when to say it, and how #Pentecost #HomilyTweet #follow

— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) May 24, 2015

Be filled with the joy with the #HolySpirit, with the unity of the life of the Trinity #HomilyTweet #Pentecost

— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) May 24, 2015

Learn how to speak with the #HolySpirit #HomilyTweet #Pentecost

— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) May 24, 2015

Speak the language of the Gospel — gently persuasively and with joy. #HomilyTweet #Pentecost

— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) May 24, 2015

Jesus will speak through us, through the #HolySpirit #HomilyTweet

— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) May 24, 2015

Sounds like defending the faith without raising your voice -– and losing friends!
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17. Audio homily from Fr. Robert Barron.

#ComeHolySpirit, fill the hearts of your faithful … #Pentecost @WordOnFire @FrRobertBarron pic.twitter.com/tijER2ylM9

— N. Catholic Register (@NCRegister) May 24, 2015

18.

The fire of #Pentecost is a consuming fire; to desire it is to become a holocaust – wholly consumed in sacrifice to God. #HomilyTweet

— Fr James Bradley (@FrJamesBradley) May 24, 2015

19.

"Peace be with you!" Jn 20:19. A reflection on the power and the peace of forgiveness. http://t.co/q0H1As7rzH

— Adopt-a-Priest (@adopt_a_priest) May 24, 2015

20. Yet more Pope Benedict in 2011:

the Gospel presents these beautiful words to us: “the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord” (Jn 20:20). These words are profoundly human. The Friend lost is present once again and those who were formerly distraught rejoice. But it says far more. For the lost Friend did not come from just anywhere but from the night of death; and he passed through it! He is not just anyone; indeed he is the Friend and at the same time the One who is the Truth that gives life to men and women; and what he gives is not just any kind of joy but joy itself, a gift of the Holy Spirit. Yes, it is beautiful to live because I am loved and it is the Truth who loves me. The disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Today, at Pentecost, these words are also addressed to us, because in faith we can see him. In faith he comes among us and to us too he shows his hands and his side and we are glad. Therefore let us pray: Lord, show yourself! Make us the gift of your presence and we shall have the most beautiful gift: your joy. Amen!

PLUS:

A Blessed Pentecost Sunday to all #Pentecost #PentecostSunday pic.twitter.com/WT7UQAoIE5

— World Meeting 2015 (@WMF2015) May 24, 2015

#Jesus once said that he came to cast fire on the earth. And that fire was started at the first #Pentecost.

— Archbishop Gomez (@ArchbishopGomez) May 24, 2015

#ISIS As we celebrate #Pentecost, let us dedicate the prayer of our Rosaries for the protection of… https://t.co/EfA58R7ZT2

— FrRichardGonzales ن (@fr_gonzales) May 24, 2015

“Blowing us like a Hurricane toward the Altar.” — homily notes from Fr. Roger Landry.

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