Then, we probably know what to ask for and receive — “our daily bread.”
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Pentecost is also Mary’s moment
For, indeed, who could connect this “birth of the church” for us more pointedly than the one who birthed the Christ himself into this world for us and for all eternity?
Continue readingPentecost is a new beginning, a dynamic moment in time
We get “who we are” when we think of ourselves and define ourselves as a Pentecost church — a church filled with God’s Holy Spirit.
Continue readingMysterious, miraculous messages created our faith
Or just maybe an incredibly wonderful work of faith to bring the gift of discipleship to all who see and hear and believe!
Continue readingThe word increases the intensity of two heartbreaking departures
But Paul said it with much tears and hugging and kissing and loud weeping. Jesus said it in deep prayer, visibly raising his eyes to the heavens, and invoking God’s care over and love for his disciples.
Continue readingWe are called by baptism to be the first apostles of Jesus
None of us were chosen to be among the Twelve — neither by Jesus nor by lot.
Continue readingBelievers believing for the first time
And what Jesus had said some years before was indeed coming true in them, and before them, and among them.
Continue readingMany blessings were given to us, but they’re all down here on earth
The question got asked, “Why are you standing there looking at the sky?”
Continue readingAn amazing journey of faith and prayer
The entire Mass is a prayer to the Father through Jesus, his Son.
Continue readingIn Jesus’ absence, we wait for the gift of the Spirit
And, hopefully, in some way, we appreciate the growth and the gift that is the Spirit in Pentecost.
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