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For many weeks we have been focusing on the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus, and His ascension into heaven.  On Pentecost we celebrate His sending the Holy Spirit.  The feast of Pentecost is not just a one-day event.  It is ongoing, for the Holy Spirit will continue to pour out His strength, wisdom and blessing on the Church until the end of time.  Read about the power and work of the Holy Spirit during this ongoing Pentecost Season.

Pentecost  Story in Acts 2

Read the story of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Mary and the Apostles from the Book of Acts, Chapter 2.

The Life of the Holy Spirit in the Church and in the World

Encyclical letter of Pope John Paul II on the work of the Holy Spirit.

Catholic Teaching  on the Holy Spirit, Gifts of the Holy Spirit and Charismatic Gifts

Series of articles from EWTN on the feast of Pentecost and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Pentecost and the Coming of the Holy Spirit

Meditation for Pentecost by Father Victor Hoagland, C.P.

Prayers for Pentecost

Liturgical prayers, personal prayers, novenas, litanies  

CELEBRATE PENTECOST IN YOUR FAMILY
 BRING THE CHURCH'S FEASTDAYS TO LIFE IN YOUR HOME

Pentecost – a Red Hot Feast

Gwen Wise suggests that the feast of Pentecost can be celebrated with a picnic.  As a reminder of the Holy Spirit’s power and appearance in tongues of fire, she suggests that the picnic feature “red hot” food.  Gwen gives recipes for picnic fruit salads, red hot jello and Holy Spirit Cookies

Family Activities for Pentecost

Jane Haas suggests making a Pentecost candle for the family worship center, or a prayer pillow.

Pentecost Celebrations in the Family

Suggestions from fellow Christians in Australia – parties, workshops, family worship services and other activities to bring the message of Pentecost into family life

Birthday Party for the Church

Pentecost is the birthday of the Church.  Father Anthony Coniaris of the Orthodox Church suggests that families have a birthday party for the Church on Pentecost Sunday.

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