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When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,
they were all in one place together.
And suddenly there came from the sky
a noise like a strong driving wind,
and it filled the entire house in which they were.
Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,
which parted and came to rest on each one of them.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit
and began to speak in different tongues,
as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem.
At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd,
but they were confused
because each one heard them speaking in his own language.
They were astounded, and in amazement they asked,
“Are not all these people who are speaking Galileans?
Then how does each of us hear them in his native language?
We are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites,
inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia,
Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia,
Egypt and the districts of Libya near Cyrene,
as well as travelers from Rome,
both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs,
yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues
of the mighty acts of God.”
Gospel
On the evening of that first day of the week,
when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,
for fear of the Jews,
Jesus came and stood in their midst
and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.
The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you.
As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them,
“Receive the Holy Spirit.
Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them,
and whose sins you retain are retained.”
At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit gave the Apostles all the gifts they needed to go out and preach the Gospel to the world. Ultimately, all of them except John would die as martyrs.
Pentecost occurs 50 days after Easter Sunday, ten days after the Ascension. Mary and the Apostles prayed together continuously after the Ascension, and this is where we Catholics get our tradition of the novena, nine days of dedicated prayer.
Once, when I was struggling with an especially difficult spiritual battle, a wise priest reminded me to call upon the Spirit when I prayed, to guide me and help me, but also to deliver my prayers perfected to God. Those words helped me to see the might, power, love, and completeness of the Advocate, and truly brought home to me all the gifts God makes available to us.
Too often we forget to use them. Those words of wisdom from my priest first brought me through a spiritual roadblock I was stumbling around. Since then, they have enriched everything from my understanding of Bible verses and sermons to my prayer life. Not to mention temptations and struggles in everyday living.
And still, too often I forget to give to the Spirit my internal, inexpressible groanings.
Beautiful reminder from scripture, from you and from your priest, Menagerie. I will remember those words today when praying. Thank you.
Thank you for this.
…There is that wonderful story in the gospel of John where the scribes and Pharisees brought to Jesus a women taken in adultery, and attempting to trap him, asked if the women should be stoned according to the law of Moses.
Christ did not answer straight away, but rather stooped down and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he didn’t hear them. The Pharisees persisted, and after a time Christ lifted himself up and answered, “he that is without sin among you, let him first cast the stone at her.” And again, stooped down.
For me, this seemingly distracted gesture — the stooping down and writing on the ground — is Christ accessing the God inside himself. Christ then delivers the line that dis-empowers his opponents – and what an extraordinary remark it is – and then stoops again to re-commune with God.
What Christ shows us here, is that the creative imagination has the power to combat all enemies; that we are protected by the flow of our own inspiration.
-Nick Cave
I once saw an interpretation of this passage as Jesus writing on the ground things like MURDERER, THIEF, etc., as a means to drive home the point to the accusers that he knew their sins.
I suspected He wrote their names. I wouldn’t want Jesus writing my name in the earth.
Jer 17:13 O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of living waters.
“For me, this seemingly distracted gesture — the stooping down and writing on the ground — is Christ accessing the God inside himself. Christ then delivers the line that dis-empowers his opponents – and what an extraordinary remark it is – and then stoops again to re-commune with God.”
Actually, ‘accessing the God inside himself’ concept seems along the lines of with the concept called Panentheism. That concept reportedly holds that God is in all things, concept not only found in some Eastern religions such as Hinduism but is also promoted in parts of the heretical “New Age” movement.
“What Christ shows us here, is that the creative imagination has the power to combat all enemies; that we are protected by the flow of our own inspiration.”
This also appears to go along those lines, as “the flow of our own inspiration” could follow if God was in all in a way that was providing that inspiration and “creative imagination”. In contrast, in Christianity, creative imaginings of our own appear to be characterized in light of this:
Jeremiah 17:9-10
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?
I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.”
In Christianity, it is the Holy Spirit who indwells believers and can lead them over their own “creative imagination”.
Thus, The Golden Rule
The Golden Rule tells Christians to treat other people as they would like to be treated.
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
-Matthew 7:12.
Here is an interesting take:
https://www.google.com/search?q=old+movie+about+jesus+and+the+stoning+of+a+wiman&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:113202a3,vid:ouAhDiJKXgs
Jesus said, “Watch and pray”.. Yes, discern in your heart, before acting. I like that.
The tablets (small tables) of the Law were brought down from on High. They were written on the one side, and on the other side by The Finger of God. The Old Testament of our Bible contains The Law & The Witness (of the Prophets) of old time, that although they claimed to keep The Law, in truth Israel & their leaders did Not. They kept the outward rites and trappings of The Law, but not inwardly in the heart. So… rhen Jesus lowered Himself, wrote upon the ground (from which came ‘adam’) a Second Time (other side of the tables, the New Testament of our Bible) with The Finger of God. The Royal Law of Love was written upon the fleshy table of the heart., changing it from a heart of stone without mercy.
Very nice, as always. I particularly like and appreciate the advice laid out in the last three paragraphs. Very useful for future use.
Thanks and God Bless!
Today we celebrate the birth of the Church.
As Black Knight said – those last 3 paragraphs are good advice – reminders. When I find myself overwhelmed by the world, feeble flesh and the devil, when I feel paralyzed mentally, unable to think, much less to pray, the Holy Spirit, Who is always faithful and true, will help me, if I’ll just turn to Him in my heart and spirit.
PSALM 46:10 – BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD
Various translations:
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” – ESV
“Let us be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth!” – Amplified
“Desist, and know that I [am] God, I am exalted among nations, I am exalted in the earth.” – Young’s Literal Translation
Surrender your anxiety! Be silent and stop your striving and you will see that I am God. I am the God above all the nations, and I will be exalted throughout the whole earth.” – The Passion Translation
He says, “Stop your striving and recognize that I am God. I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!” – NET Bible
WORD BY WORD TRANSLATION from Hebrew in Concordance
Rapha – H7505 – Stop, cease, let go, as in death.
Yada – H3045 – Know completely with certainty, intimately as in marriage
Kiy – H3588- Truly, absolutely, assuredly
ANO – H595 – I AM
Kiy – H 3588 – Truly, absolutely, assuredly
Elohiyim – H430 – Holy, Good, Redemptive, Omniscient, Omnipotent, Sovereign GOD
Ruwm – H7311 – Rise Exalted Above, Rule over
Gowy – H1471 – People, nations, multitudes, peoples, movements, hearts, souls, spirits.
Ruwm – H7311 – Rise Exalted Above, Rule over
Erets – H766 – Earth – All Creation – Heaven – Space – Sheol – All physical world, physical matter – micro and macro, physical forces, dynamics, earthly and celestial entities, all time and eternity.
That GOD rules over movements, ideologies, politics, human hearts and the physical world, all creation, micro, macro – is very reassuring – and brings rest, hope, builds faith, confidence in HIS WORD, WILL, WAY, TRUTH, LIFE – that it will continue eternally without fail. Forever and ever, Amen.
The Church is born primarily of Christ’s total self-giving for our salvation, anticipated in the institution of the Eucharist and fulfilled on the cross. “The origin and growth of the Church are symbolized by the blood and water which flowed from the open side of the crucified Jesus.” “For it was from the side of Christ as he slept the sleep of death upon the cross that there came forth the ‘wondrous sacrament of the whole Church.'” As Eve was formed from the sleeping Adam’s side, >so the Church was born from the pierced heart of Christ< hanging dead on the cross. …. [Paragraph 766. CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, SECOND EDITION]
V. THE SPIRIT AND THE CHURCH IN THE LAST DAYS
Pentecost
731 On the day of Pentecost when the seven weeks of Easter had come to an end, Christ’s Passover is fulfilled in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, manifested, given, and communicated as a divine person: of his fullness, Christ, the Lord, pours out the Spirit in abundance.122
732 On that day, the Holy Trinity is fully revealed. Since that day, the Kingdom announced by Christ has been open to those who believe in him: in the humility of the flesh and in faith, they already share in the communion of the Holy Trinity. By his coming, which never ceases, the Holy Spirit causes the world to enter into the “last days,” the time of the Church, the Kingdom already inherited though not yet consummated.
…………..We have seen the true Light, we have received the heavenly Spirit, we have found the true faith: we adore the indivisible Trinity, who has saved us.
Love this. I’m not sure where the habit of referring to Pentecost as the birthday of the Church originated from as we can see from your quote the Church was born from the side of Christ on the Cross. It seems to me Pentecost would be the Church beginning her mission on earth after a period of growth aided by Jesus walking among them after the resurrection. Sort of like Christ growing in “age and wisdom” before he began his mission.
Yes. Tongues are languages as clearly stated in this scripture.
We have the Holy Spirit to keep us and help us obey His commandments and will for us.
I needed this today. Thank you, Menagerie.
Sometimes I think I don’t know how to pray with spiritual sincerity.
Many of us feel that way at times, UC… pray anyway! Even a few words or a whisper.
Don’t listen to those other voices -even your own – that discourage talking to the Lord.
He understands – and is merciful…
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Cuss–your struggle or doubt about praying with sincerity sounds very sincere to me. I bet God knows of your desire to pray with spiritual sincerity! I give thanks even when I don’t feel all that thankful. I figure God knows I want to feel it even if I don’t. Sometimes the feeling or the eloquent words come after the prayers. No biggie-you can talk to God as often as you want.
They say that EVEN when you talk to Our Lord, not necessarily formal prayer, it IS in fact a form of prayer. ASK HIM and you WILL receive!
For some reason, I returned to your post a day after, UC, as it stuck in my heart.
Want to encourage with a few thoughts that I keep in my mind:
> Even Jesus’ disciples, who lived closely by His side for three years, asked Him to teach them to pray!
> The whole Christian life is lived by “faith” – and not by feelings, or what we think.
Thoughts and feelings will certainly lead us astray.
And, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.
God tells us to call on Him and He will answer!
> Many times, UC, my prayer begins like this: Lord, I’m here….or, God, I need You…or, God, please help me.
God doesn’t need our words. He created words, and He is the Word.
He knows everything about us – when our hearts are confused, full of apathy, or not sincere.
We all have hardened hearts – that have to be broken by Him. Sometimes daily.
Talk to Him anyway.
The Lord loves you, UC. Never forget that.
A heartfelt “help” is a real prayer.
Absolutely! It is a blessing! You, Menagerie, are a blessing to all of us! Thank you!
Dear Heavenly Father, on this day, 2000 years ago, you inaugurated the church by having the Holy Spirit indwell in your believers. We rejoice that you have allowed us, men and women, Jew and Gentile, to experience new life. Thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit, our comforter, our convictor, our guide, and so many other things. And may we continue to celebrate this day until you return again. Amen.
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I agree Lord God, praise you.
Menagerie, you are a gift and I thank God for you and pray you are abundantly extraordinarily blessed.
AMEN!
Your words, thoughts and prayers always pull my physical body back to what is important, M.
Peace be with you.
I get emails from CBN Israel. I posted this a few days ago.
Love learning about how the Old & New Testament are tied together.
Shavuot (Pentecost): The Festival of Weeks
https://cbnisrael.org/2023/05/25/shavuot-pentecost-the-festival-of-weeks-2/
Arnold Fruchtenbaum is an interesting person.
Here is his biography on him
https://www.ariel.org/about/dr-fruchtenbaum
He answers many questions via Ariel Ministries.
Here is one he answered :
Q. What is the biblical evidence that the Church began at Pentecost in Acts 2?
https://www.bibleprophecyblog.com/2010/12/evidence-that-church-began-at-pentecost.html
Thank you, this Sunday is an end of my family’s very difficult week, you last partagraphs will help me navigate what’s to come.
I don’t know you, Jacqueline, or what is going on in your family, but I share A Father with you Who does.
I will be with you in prayer and tears, asking Abba to give you and your family His greatest gifts to naviagate the valley ahead.
In Jesus Name, we pray.
Actually, Pentecost is not the birth of the Church. Read this from Crisis Magazine:
https://www.crisismagazine.com/opinion/is-pentecost-the-birthday-of-the-church?utm_source=Crisis+Magazine&utm_campaign=1fc8449886-Crisis_DAILYRSS_EMAIL&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a5a13625fd-1fc8449886-28248354&mc_cid=1fc8449886&mc_eid=1f18c38886
Msgr. Richard C. Antall, pastor of Holy Name Parish in the Diocese of Cleveland, published his opinion yesterday, May 27, 2023.
“The church is the body of Christ—all the people who accept Christ’s gift of salvation and follow Christ’s teachings. It is much more than a building. In the Bible, “church” never refers to a building. It always refers to people—the people who follow Jesus Christ.“
– the web
Pen·te·cost
/ˈpen(t)əˌkôst/
noun
1.
the Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension, held on the seventh Sunday after Easter.
Truth.
“No one can see the Kingdom of God unless they are born again” (John 3:3). ….so, you must be born of the Spirit.
After Jesus’ resurrection, He had to ascend to heaven, so that the Holy Spirit would come.
The church couldn’t have started until all people had a chance to access the Holy Spirit which started at Pentecost.
We are Your people, Lord!
Rushing Wind
Keith Green
Rushing wind blow through this temple
Blowing out the dust within
Come and breathe Your breath upon me
I’ve been born again
Holy Spirit, I surrender
Take me where You want to go
Plant me by Your living waters
Plant me deep, so I can grow
Jesus, You’re the one
Who set my spirit free
Use me, Lord
Glorify, Your Holy Name through me
Separate me from this world, Lord
Sanctify my life for You
Daily change me to Your image
Help me bear good fruit
Every day You’re drawing closer
Trials come to test my faith
But when all is said and done, Lord
You know, it’s been worth the wait
Jesus, You’re the one
Who set my spirit free
Use me, Lord
Glorify, Your Holy Name through me
Rushing wind blow through this temple
Blowing out the dust within
Come and breathe Your breath upon me
For I’ve been born again
Written by: Keith Gordon Green, Melody Green
Album: The Greatest Hits
Released: 2008
Lyrics provided by Musixmatch
Dr. Gabriel posts a lecture on Whitsun (Pentecost) that gives relevance to today’s anti-Christian agenda. https://neoanthroposophy.com/2023/05/27/mysteries-of-ascension-revealed/
Yes, Whitsunday is/was observed in the English tradition.
I believe that it was also the time ewes gave birth to lambs in England, by tradition, as the ewes would be impregnated by the rams during a certain week in November. It’s the peak lambing time although lambing can from Spring to Fall. 16 million lambs born each year.
As a Pentecostal Evangelical, I find this very enlightening and needed as reminder how our most loving and “gracious” Lord provides all the tools needed to walk in peace and love. Holy Spirit lives within those who have surrendered their sin to the Blood of Jesus Christ, and what He did at the Cross. Thank God for men/women of God who Trust the Word of God and welcome Him into their heart in order to live a more perfect life, praising and worshiping Lord God Almighty all the time.
Make America Godly Again!
Amen. And only then will it become “great” again.
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I needed this today. Thank You God. Thank you Sundance, and to all, for your loving prayers/responses not to mention the links to those interesting and inspirational websites/blogs…God Bless you all…
Saw that! So great! God is SO GOOD!
The very word GOD is a Greek translation of the word “GOOD.” All Good.
Thank you.
Although I am far removed from any church, my daily spiritual journey and education is immeasurably enhanced by your postings.
Cheers, and Happy Church day!
Bless you Menagerie.
God created us all for a reason, and it wasn’t to do things like this.
When you cheat God, you should be ready to pay the consequences.
I am not a Catholic, but several years ago, not knowing where else to turn, I found myself nervously walking back and forth in front of the San Carlos Cathedral in Monterey California. In my bag were containers of salt, oil, and water.
A family member had asked for my help with what turned out to be a demonic vexation. I had had prior encounters with various psychic phenomena, and although I am not a charismatic, I know to a certainty that the things I have encountered in my life are not within the experience of normal people. I also know to a certainty (which should be clear to all), that Satan no longer even bothers to hide his evil, nor his plans. They are exposed fir all to see, if they only wish to.
I asked to speak with a priest, and Fr. Patrick Dooling came and sat with me, patiently listening to my concerns, and indicating thru his comments that he fully grasped my situation. He offered suggestions, insights, and encouragement.
Then, while I sat to the side, he exorcised the materials I had brought. It was a powerful experience, listening to him in old San Carlos. Outside the cathedral in our modern world people went about their normal activities, their thoughts confined to their physical existence. Inside, a priest is preparing me, a common man and non-Catholic, to deal with the spiritual unknown. I marveled at the experience, and for the 1000th time acknowledged to myself that all Christians have ready access to that same well of strength and power, which allows us to stand firm in the face of evil.
Oh, yes….
Evil is very real.
-But, God IS Supreme❣️
What a true (multiple) blessing you experienced.
✝️ Some things
one just cannot un-know.
Menagerie,
Once again…. your informative postings; with personal messages and testimony, are very much appreciated.
For you are both
an apostle and a disciple; with candor…
-We are so blessed.
Thank you❣️
Much needed reflection. Thanks Menagerie
Wonderful post which all Christians should know. One correction though, Pentecost is 50 days after Passover, not Easter Sunday.
Wow, just wow! Thanks for posting that.
Makes me think about returning to Catholic practice.
i’ve been up and down and all around to many churches.. can’t handle the newage mega churches!.. they mean well and are faithful.. but not my style at all, and they are crowded.. good thing.. i was not raised catholic, but converted when my son was born and his dad was cath.. i left due to all the abuse issues.. i pray that is over, and i will be meeting with the new priests.. I see a shift back to Jesus nowadays.. I am attending a local cath church today. I went awhile ago on a Sat eve service and it was peaceful and beautiful.. find your peace.. God bless.
I pray you do, Johnny!
Who made that picture?
If known the artist should be creditet by name, I have complained about the lack of proper crediting of paintings and drawings on this site several times by now and I hope this is OK.
It is not out of malice I keep reminding you of this, in artistic circles it is a rather big issue and I understand why.
«Unknown artist» is proper crediting when true.
Pentecost Mosaic in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
About the mosaic ceiling – https://aleteia.org/2018/05/24/in-images-this-spectacular-ceiling-mosaic-in-st-louis-cathedral-is-the-largest-in-the-world/
The Basilica is truly magnificent!
If ever in St. Louis, GO!
Agree – you are right.
another miracle.. Jewish holiday, Shavuot (celebrated this weekend..) is yet another of Jesus’ fulfilling the law. The Jews must have been in Jerusalem for Shavuot.. “…celebrates the early barley harvest and the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai.” Interesting to read about and praise God.
Yes, it is important for Christians to recognize that the Jews celebrated Pentecost for over 1000 years, ever since Mt Sinai and the law (Ten Commandments) were given by God. That is what the Disciples were doing in Jerusalem that day in Acts 2.
Its a prophetic parallel from Old Testament to New Testament. From the Passover blood of lambs then 50 days later the Law (Ten Commandments) to the Passover blood of Jesus and 50 days later the Holy Spirit.
Did you notice when Moses delivered the Law, 3000 Israelites were killed but when Jesus delivered the Holy Spirit, 3000 Israelites were saved…..what used to be on stone tablets is now written on our hearts.
my favorite translation is the Jerusalem Bible (1966) which was once approved for readings in the Catholic and Episcopal church. These verses are one of the reasons:
Romans 8:26-27
The Spirit too comes to help us in our weakness. For when we cannot choose words in order to pray properly, the Spirit himself expresses our plea in a way that could never be put into words, •and God who knows everything in our hearts knows perfectly well what he means, and that the pleas of the saints expressed by the Spirit are according to the mind of God.
My desire is to know others that the Spirt has been loosed in their lives.
I can commune with those that have a way for their pleas to be heard by the all knowing God! How could I ever find better company?
Our beloved Father in Heaven is a loving and just God, and His Law is written on our hearts.
Blessed Pentacost to all and many thanks to you, Menagerie.
A most happy birthday to the Church! I have had upon occasion words of exhortation and praise or comfort come out of my mouth to my great surprise. I have heard them also come from my son, not the most religious fellow. I know as soon as I hear them the Holy Spirit is at work. It gives me great joy to know that while we may not realize it as we go about our daily lives the the Advocate, the Comforter is with us as promised by Christ.
John:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever.
Menagerie,
I appreciate you. You put together some of the important basis of our faith written on different Évangiles. Have a nice Life.
Luke …. greatest writer of all time.
Bullet point 1 — Gospel according to Luke
Bullet point 2 — Book of Acts
No one has ever come close to that.
Excellent SD. Prayer and ultimately Faith is the first step to understanding that we are all human and it’s all in God’s hands.
Amen. I believe that’s where I, and likely many of us fail, not invoking the Holy Spirit. Especially in times of prayer.
Nearly 25 years ago, the Holy Spirit led me in reading and prayer, in preparation of my own personal Pentecost. I’d been a church going Christian for 40 years before that. It was in reading Ephesians 6 and the “full armor of God” that I saw it – the scripture immediately following the helmet of salvation and sword of the spirit which says:
(v18) “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions …”
I got stuck at that verse like an old 33rpm LP that skipped, reading it again and again not able to move on – when finally I had to confess “Lord, I don’t know how to pray in the Spirit”.
He replied “If you love Me, you will obey my commands” (John 14:15) – which I took to mean He was commanding me to pray in the Spirit. When again I confessed “I don’t know how” He replied “Open wide your mouth and I will fill it” (Psalm 81:10). Twice more I expressed fear saying “I feel foolish – I don’t know what to do” and His Spirit washed over and through me like a warm flood of pure love. Thankfully I was not working at the time, for the gift He gave me that day I exercised non stop for several weeks, from the time I woke to the time I went to bed.
The first time I was aware He called upon me to use it in Spiritual warfare, was as the Columbine massacre unfolded. The language that came out of me at the time was unlike any I’d heard before – righteously angry – commanding – the voice of supreme authority giving orders. Otherwise, the gift has been for private use to aid my growth and submit my flesh to the Spirit.
The Holy Spirit transcends any organized Christian religion.
Beautiful expression of our faith and the Holy Spirit’s goodness here and now.
Sanctification can be so tedious. That which I do not want to do, I do…. This verse from Paul makes me feel, if not better, then at least I’m in august company.
Hold on, believers and patriots. This work, prayer and remaining in the presence of the Holy Spirit is going to be a lifesaver as the days in America grow very dark.
Prayer to the Holy Ghost
Come, Holy Ghost, fill my heart with your holy gifts.
Let my weakness be penetrated with your strength this very day that I may fulfill the duties of my state in life conscientiously, that I may do what is right and just.
Let my charity be such as to offend no one and hurt no one’s feelings; so generous as to pardon sincerely any
wrong done to me.
Assist me in all the trials of life, enlighten me in my ignorance, advise me in my doubts, strengthen my weakness,
help me in all needs and embarrassment, protect me in temptations and console me in all afflictions.
Graciously hear me, O Holy Ghost, and pour your light into my heart, my soul and my mind.
Assist me to live a holy life and to grow in goodness and grace.
Amen
This is my favorite Christian holy day — Pentecost.
Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commands. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you an Advocate to help you and be with you forever — the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you know Him, for He lives with you and will be in you.” John 14:15-17
I’ve had a Pentecost celebration all day and told my husband yesterday I was going to put “Pentecost” lights up today. He giggled, but knows this is the day that tears at and relieves my heart at the same time.
And although at times my celebration may seem to others to be one I hold by myself, with the Holy Spirit living inside me, I am never alone.
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God almighty, Father, Son & Holy Spirit.
https://justthenews.com/nation/culture/nuns-body-exhumed-found-uncorrupted-four-years-after-death
I know it’s a technicality. But the Church started with Jesus being the Chief cornerstone, the Apostles and prophets make up the foundation and we as living and lively stones make up the wall/builting or temple.
What took place on Pentecost. At the temple not a upper room God was creating portable Tabernacles to take his message to the four corners of the earth.
Pillar of fire – Tongues of fire Brazen Laver – Eph 5:26 Washing by the word
Brazen Altar – Psa 141:2 The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
Altar of incense – Psa 141:2 Let my prayer be set before you as incense.
Candle Stick – Testimony of Jesus Table of Shewbread – God’s provision
Ark of the covenant – Jeremiah 31:33 (KJV)
but this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Tabernacle covering – Believers were covered with tents (tallit)
The Holy Ghost, The Comforter and The Interpreter.
The book “God Calling,” edited by A.J. Russell, is a life changer.