All Marian feasts are filled with grace and joy. The newest feast was established by Pope Francis in 2018. It is celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost and honors Mary, Mother of the Church. Pope Paul VI gave Mary this title during the Second Vatican Council on...
On Pentecost weekend, we will hear beautiful music prior to the proclamation of the Gospel. It is known as the Pentecost Sequence. It is a chant that sings of the Holy Spirit. Thinking of this poetic chant, I turn to Sister Joan Chittister’s words when she said: ...
Often, there are fires of destruction raging in our lives. These fires can be literal disasters, accidents, illnesses, deaths, relationship troubles, financial stress, and so much more. These raging fires can be frightening, especially when they seem to close in...
What did the symbol of the tongues of fire on Pentecost represent? the burning bush on Mount Sinai from which God spoke to Moses the ability to speak and proclaim the Word of God with zeal the Holy Spirit's presence, force, and transformative power All of the Above...
Recently, the lyrics to the song “One Spirit, One Church” by Kevin Keil and Maryanne Quinlivan, OSU, began running through my mind: We are a pilgrim people, we are the Church of God. A family of believers, disciples of the Lord. United in one spirit, ignited by the...
I did a month-long program with Dr. Bob Schuchts, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and the JPII Healing Center back in 2020, and if I learned anything, it’s that everyone in the modern world is wounded. Humanity’s brokenness is becoming more evident in the cultural...
Pentecost Gospel of John 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week,when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,for fear of the Jews,Jesus came and stood in their midstand said to them, “Peace be with you.”When he had said this, he showed them his...
On Pentecost Sunday, Christians are accustomed to finding birthday wishes all over the internet—in celebration of the Church, of course. And really, who can be blamed? Most people love birthdays. Plus, anything with icing tends to be pretty popular with the kids....
It may not be the case for everyone, but certainly, in my experience, the Holy Spirit seems to take a bit of a back seat behind Jesus and God the Father. In some Catholic circles (not all!), we “don’t do” the Holy Spirit. Maybe because there has been a lack of...
Father Dave Pivonka and The Wild Goose team have brought together a wonderful series of reflections on the Holy Spirit. These videos, produced by 4pmMedia and the accompanying discussion/reflection questions, are a great resource for both your personal life and for...