Pentecost
The Catholic Church celebrates when the Holy Spirit descended on Pentecost, fifty days after Jesus rose from the dead on Easter. Pentecost…
Pentecost
The Catholic Church celebrates when the Holy Spirit descended on Pentecost, fifty days after Jesus rose from the dead on Easter. Pentecost commemorates the birth of the Church and marks the end of the seven weeks of Easter.
The Greek word pentekoste means “fiftieth day”. In the Old Testament, the Jews celebrated the harvest and the giving of the law 50 days, 7 weeks, after Passover.
After Jesus’ Ascension into Heaven, the Apostles hid in fear and praying to God for nine days. On the tenth day, the Holy Spirit descended on the Virgin Mary, the Apostles, and other followers of Jesus in the upper room.
The Third Person of the Holy Trinity empowered and emboldened them to come out from hiding and spread the Gospel.
The Apostles evangelized the people who were celebrating their Pentecost in Jerusalem. Over 3000 people were baptized on that first Christian Pentecost, marking the beginning of the Church.
The liturgical color of red symbolizes the Holy Spirit descending as tongues of fire and the fire that was lit in the hearts of Jesus’ followers.
The Holy Spirit that the Apostles received continues to guide and unify the Church while inspiring and encouraging Catholics today.
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