The Feast of Pentecost is known as the birthday of the Church - why? It is the day when our young people will be confirmed - why? . Children will often talk about the number of sleeps to their birthday. So with only eight sleeps before Pentecost a chance to find out answers to these questions, why we celebrate this great feast, and the amazing birthday gift we will receive - watch below click this link to see the Pentecost in 2 minutes. Then pray for the coming of the Holy Spirit and remember in your prayers those getting confirmed.
Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Joy Scripture reading Romans 15: 13
We will use these themes for our own simple reflection. For a link to a full novena to the Holy Spirit that focuses on the the Holy Spirit and sainthood.
Let us give thanks to the Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead to save us all. We ask you send your gift of joy to us. The saints show us how to be joyful even in the difficult times. May we live our lives to share your love and joy with the people we meet.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
We will use these themes for our own simple reflection. For a link to a full novena to the Holy Spirit that focuses on the the Holy Spirit and sainthood.