Pentecost

Pentecost Sunday, celebrated 50 days after Easter, remembers the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. The Spirit's coming in such a dramatic way was promised by Jesus. The Apostles then con- tinued the work Jesus had prepared them for - and the world has never been the same. It is the "birthday" of the Church.

Let us not forget that as baptized and confirmed Christians we are also gifted and equipped, like the apostles, by the Holy Spirit to bring that same mes- sage in this the 21st century. These gifts are meant to be used by each and every one of us not only for our own benefit and spiritual growth but also the whole Church. Those gifts are: Wisdom, Under- standing, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety and Fear of the Lord.

Happy Birthday to Us!!!