“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive because it neither sees him nor knows him; you know him, for he dwells with you, and will be in you."
– John 14:15-17
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Dear All,
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost, celebrated on the 50th and final day of the Easter season.
After
the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven, the eleven remaining Apostles
returned to Jerusalem. Acts 1:14 says, “All these with one accord
devoted themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the
mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.” During this time, the Apostles
chose a replacement for Judas Iscariot. They cast lots between two men,
and the lot fell on Matthias.
After nine days of
prayer, the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples. They heard a sound
like a “mighty wind,” and “tongues as of fire” were resting on their
heads.
Even though, just a few weeks earlier, Peter
had denied Christ three times, he courageously proclaimed the Gospel.
That day, three thousand people believed in Christ and were received
into His Church.
God Be With You All...
Jacob M
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