Pentecost

2024 - 5 - 19

Pentecost Celebrations: From Missionaries to Revelations

Christianity - Holy Spirit - Pentecost - Spirituality

Discover the fascinating journey of Spiritan missionaries and the celebration of Pentecost at Bradford Cathedral!

Pentecost is a significant event in Christianity, symbolizing the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. The Spiritan Superior General recently emphasized the importance of this time, calling it 'harvest time' for spreading the Gospel to all. These missionaries, dedicated to sharing the message of God, have traveled far and wide, bringing the Gospel to new horizons and touching the lives of many.

Bradford Cathedral recently hosted vibrant Pentecost events spread across two weekends, led by the Revd Pete Gunstone. Reflecting on the essence of Pentecost, he highlighted that this feast marks the culmination of the joyful Eastertide season. It symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the empowerment of His disciples with the Holy Spirit.

This celebration embodies the joy and unity among believers, drawing inspiration from the selfless dedication of missionaries who paved the way for the Gospel's proclamation. The spirit of Pentecost continues to resonate in the hearts of the faithful, reminding them of the transformative power of faith and community.

In the light of Pentecost, the missionaries' sacrifice and commitment stand out as a beacon of faith and perseverance, inspiring generations to come. Their legacy lives on through the vibrant celebrations like those at Bradford Cathedral, fostering a sense of togetherness and spiritual renewal among all participants.

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Pentecost: Spiritan Superior General Says “it's harvest time”, Recalls ... (ACI Africa)

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Bradford Cathedral's Pentecost events held across 2 weekends (Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

The Revd Pete Gunstone said: “The Feast of Pentecost marks the conclusion of the Great Fifty Days of Eastertide. Easter celebrates that Jesus Christ, once the ...

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Pope's Pentecost Regina Coeli: How can I better listen to Holy Spirit? (Vatican News)

During his Regina Coeli address on the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Francis urges faithful to ask themselves how well they listen to the Holy Spirit, ...

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Pope Francis on Pentecost: Christians are called to 'tirelessly ... (America Magazine)

The pope devoted his entire Pentecost homily to describing how the Holy Spirit works in the lives of Christians with both “power and gentleness.”

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Pentecost and Burning Down the City of Man The European ... (The European Conservative)

The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God's people, went up before God from the angel's hand. Then the angel took the censer, filled it with ...

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Pope Francis on Pentecost: The Holy Spirit's work in us is powerful (Catholic News Agency)

“From the 'Upper Room' of this basilica, like the Apostles, we too are being sent forth to proclaim the Gospel to all,” Pope Francis said in his homily on May ...

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Watch Your Language! (Catholic Answers)

Pentecost is much more than just the Church and the apostles running the gospel message of Jesus through Google Translate.

People must allow themselves to be led by the Holy Spirit (The Church of Scotland)

Delivering a sermon at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh today, Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson said: "We must allow the Spirit to transform us that we might truly be one ...

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Faith: God's wonders should bring us together (Pine and Lakes Echo Journal)

Pastor Kristin Oltmann relays that the Holy Spirit empowers us with love and compassion to encourage and celebrate humanity's richness of texture, ...

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Pope Francis on Pentecost: The Holy Spirit's Work in Us Is Powerful (National Catholic Register)

In his homily, Pope Francis explained how the Holy Spirit helps us to overcome sinful passions and then gently plants the seeds of virtue and helps them to ...

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Holy Spirit makes Christians gentle, not 'overbearing,' pope says (USCCB)

During Pentecost Mass, Pope Francis said Christians are called to evangelize through the "power and gentleness" of the Holy Spirit, "not with arrogance and ...

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Pentecost: The Holy Spirit, a great ally – Exaudi (Exaudi)

Thanks to the coming of the Paraclete, the apostles had courage and courage to go out and preach the Gospel of Jesus. It is important to recognize the ...

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Masses in several languages mark Pentecost (ERR News)

Sunday was the religious festival of Pentecost, celebrated at Tallinn's Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, seat of the Catholic Church in Estonia.

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GROW by being filled with the Holy Spirit (The United Diocese of Down And Dromore)

Pastor David Legge taught on the what, who, why and how of the Day of Pentecost as told in Acts 2. What happened that day was the fulfillment, ...

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