Pentecost is here! We celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles. These men and women had locked themselves inside since the Ascension of Jesus, but with the prompting of the Holy Spirit they burst out and start preforming miracles in the street. The early church goes from a few hidden followers of Christ, to a group of people spreading the good news around the world. Interestingly, Pentecost marks the end of the Easter Season, and the beginning of “Ordinary time.” This makes me wonder if the “ordinary” life of the people of the church should be walking through the streets working miracles?
I am not sure what Father’s homily is going to be about this weekend, but I hope is inspires you all to run around speaking tongues, and healing people. Even if it doesn’t happen that dramatically, I hope all of you do leave your “upper room” and find a way to bring Jesus into the world. I pray that your “ordinary time” will prove to be extraordinary, and that you have a blessed Pentecost.
