Tag: Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles
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Homily for Pentecost Sunday
The Holy Spirit: The Source of our best impulses Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 103; 1Cor 12, 3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 Like we all know, Pentecost celebrates the dramatic fulfillment of the promise of Jesus: The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit – the Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles. At the Last Supper, he promised…
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Novena to the Holy Spirit – Day Nine: Saturday, Vigil of Pentecost
Thou, on those who evermore Thee confess and Thee Adore, in Thy sevenfold gift, Descend; Give Them Comfort when they die; Give them Life with Thee on high; Give them joys which never end. Amen. The Fruits of the Holy Spirit The gifts of the Holy Spirit perfect the supernatural virtues by enabling us to…
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Novena to the Holy Spirit – Day Eight: Friday, 7th Week of Easter
Bend the stubborn heart and will, melt the frozen warm the chill. Guide the steps that go astray! The Gift of Wisdom Embodying all the other gifts, as charity embraces all the other virtues, Wisdom is the most perfect of the gifts. Of wisdom it is written ‘all good things came to me with her,…
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Novena to the Holy Spirit – Day Four: Monday, 7th Week of Easter
Thou in toil art comfort sweet, Pleasant coolness in the heat, solace in the midst of woe. The Gift of Fortitude By the gift of Fortitude the soul is strengthened against natural fear, and supported to the end in the performance of duty. Fortitude imparts to the will an impulse and energy which move it…
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Homily for the Feast of Pentecost, Year B
19.05.2024 – Villanueva del Arzobispo – Iznatoraf (Jaén) Lord, send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth Acts 2:1-11, Psalm 103, Galatians 5:16-25, John 14:15-16; 23-26 Today we celebrate the feast of Pentecost. It is celebrated exactly 50 days after Easter. It marks the fulfilment of the Risen and Ascended Jesus’ promise…
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Homilía para la Fiesta de Pentecostés, Año B
19.05.2024 – Villanueva del Arzobispo – Iznatoraf (Jaén) Señor, envía tu Espíritu y renueva la faz de la tierra Hch 2,1-11, Sal 103, Gal 5,16-25, Jn 14,15-16; 23-26 Hoy celebramos la fiesta de Pentecostés. Se celebra exactamente 50 días después de Pascua. Marca el cumplimiento de la promesa de Jesús resucitado y ascendido a sus…