On this Pentecost Sunday the Church is called to reflect on the gift of the Holy Spirit imparted to His disciples on the night of His Resurrection. Certainly, the bond is not COVID-19 but rather, the Spirit of the divine poured into all creation, all life, all people. Red decorations as well as celebrations are appropriate, similar to any other birthday. Parishioners are also invited to wear red on this day. Stay up to date with the latest news, information, and special offers.Copyright 2020 Catholic Online. Free us from the paralysis of selfishness and awaken in us the desire to serve, to do good. Happy birthday to you, who are the body of the Church! What is Catholic Renewal Ministry? In these three -- the narcissistic idol of the mirror, the ‘mirror-god;’ ‘I feel like a person with grievances;’ and the ‘god-negativity,’ ‘everything is black, everything is dark’ -- we find ourselves in the famine of hope and we need to appreciate the gift of life, the gift that each of us is. Detail of "Pentecost, from Old and New Testaments," etching by Augustin … And that's a bad temptation that divides. The Apostles set off: unprepared, yet putting their lives on the line. Check also the date of Pentecost in 2021 and in the following years. My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we know, we are living in a moment of conflict and unrest in our city and in cities everywhere across this country. If we realize that what we are is his gift, free and unmerited, then we too will want to make our lives a gift. At Pentecost, the Apostles understand the unifying power of the Spirit.
Amen.Here we come to understand what the secret of unity is, the secret of the Spirit. COLLECT PRAYER. The narcissist thinks: “Life is good if I profit from it.” So he or she ends up saying: “Why should I give myself to others?” In this time of pandemic, how wrong narcissism is: the tendency to think only of our own needs, to be indifferent to those of others, and not to admit our own frailties and mistakes. Pentecost Vigil Mass -Extended Form - 30th May, 2020 - Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Australia - Duration: 1:12:00. 07/18/2020 Saturday Mass | Saint Camillus If we have in mind a God who takes away and imposes himself, we too will want to take away and impose ourselves: occupying spaces, demanding recognition, seeking power. Now a spirit of compassion, generosity, ingenuity, hospitality and creativity bonds the human species together, making us realize that despite our diversity and different social and geographical locations, we are all one in this common global pandemic experience.Finally, the Gospel reminds us that the Spirit, in the form of the resurrected Christ, has the power to permeate locked doors, even the locked doors of our hearts. Finally, there is pessimism. Pentecost was originally an agricultural feast that celebrated the end of the grain harvest. Diversification, not commonality, becomes the source for understanding and the impetus for drawing people together. But we, as Catholics celebrate the birth of our Church.Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. The Apostles began to speak in many languages and havereceived other spiritual gifts. Check also the date of Pentecost in 2021 and in the following years. Culturally we have lost all dignity and graciousness even among some of our leaders.