The Promise of Pentecost

In today's Gospel reading we are reminded of the promise of Pentecost. Jesus assures His disciples that the Father will send the Holy Spirit to them to continue to guide them, teach them, and remind them of everything He had taught them. This promise is still true for us, for the Church, today!

We have access to the same Holy Spirit who came down on those who were present in the upper room on Pentecost; the same Holy Spirit who overshadowed Mary at the Annunciation; the same Holy Spirit who moved over the formless waters at the beginning of creation. That same Spirit is here, now, present with us and ready to work in us and through us.

This is the promise of Pentecost: that no matter the uncertainty we face, no matter how impossible the circumstances may seem, we have been given a Spirit of power, and love, and a sound mind, and of H O P E. Together, let us pray: Come, Holy Spirit!

“I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” John 14:25 & 26