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A Reflection on last Sunday’s Gospel: Pentecost
Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you’. After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As I have been sent, even so I send you’. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit’. (John 20: 19 – 22)
The word ‘Pentecost’ means ‘fiftieth day’ in Greek. It commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples as tongues of fire. It also marks the end of the Easter Season, and is often called the birthday of the Church as it was from this event that the disciples went forth to spread the Good News and establish the Church.
When has the Spirit given you the strength to act with courage?
Recall a time when you felt strengthened, guided, or inspired to act after meeting with one or more Christians?
When and where in your life do you need the Holy Spirit’s help to speak out?