Holy Fire: The Faces of Pentecost

Think about Pentecost, then close your eyes? What do you see?

When I do that, I see the faces of the many people who were there at the first Pentecost. Read more in my latest post for Catholic to the Core.

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Pentecost and the George Floyd Riots

Violence, and then fire - an intriguing parallel between Pentecost and the George Floyd riots. But, unlike the violence and fire of an out-of-control plea for justice, the violence and fire of Pentecost were life-giving and transformative. They brought forth courageous men who went forth to spread the Good News to the ends of the earth. Many of them suffered martyrdom after having given witness to Christ. They were men and women of conviction who stood strong against hostility.

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New Simply Holy Episode: Witnessing to Christ in the Newer Normal

The Apostles and women – including Mary – gathered and prayed in the Upper Room for nine days from Ascension to Pentecost. That’s not unlike the time we’re in right now, as we prepare to move from the “new normal” of COVID19 lockdowns, shutdowns, and fear into the “newer normal” of going out into the world!

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Ascension to Pentecost: Moving from COVID19 Quarantine to Real Life

This is much like the time of the Apostles in the Upper Room from Ascension to Pentecost. It's an inbetween time as we transition from COVID19 lockdowns, shutdowns, and stay home orders into a time of venturing out into the world to resume life after. Jesus promised us that all things work for good for those who love him. This pandemic, too, will work for good.

Holy Fire: The Faces of Pentecost

Published by Marge Fenelon on May 22, 2015