Happy Pentecost

Happy Pentecost!   This is the day when the Holy Spirit came pouring down upon the Disciples and provided them the ability to speak languages that they did not know so that they could share the Good News of Jesus with the community.  This is also the day when the Holy Spirit came pouring down upon the Disciples to be the Sustainer in their ministries.

Do something today that gives you joy and has sustained you throughout your life!  (Like quilting :)  )

As you go to worship today,  go with a joyful heart knowing that God has given each and every one of us the Holy Spirit to be our comforter and sustainer in our lives.

Prayer:  On this day of Pentecost, the Church is filled with joy. Strengthened with measureless hope, we pray to Christ, who is calling his Church together in the Holy Spirit. 
Lord, renew the face of the earth. 
Lord Jesus, raised on the cross, you poured out the water of rebirth for the life of the world – Quicken the life of all people with the gift of the Spirit. 
Lord, renew the face of the earth.  
Raised up to God’s right hand, you bestowed on the apostles the Father’s Gift;– your Church now waits for the same Gift, the same hope.
Lord, renew the face of the earth.  
You breathed your Spirit upon the apostles, and gave them the power of forgiveness:– set all people free today from the prison of sin.  
Lord, renew the face of the earth.  
You promised to send us the Spirit of truth, that we might become your heralds throughout the world. – Through his presence in the Church may we bear faithful witness to you. 
Lord, renew the face of the earth. 
Lord God, you sanctify your Church in every race and nation by the mystery we celebrate on this day. Pour out the gifts of the Holy Spirit on all humankind, and fulfil now in the hearts of your faithful what you accomplished when the Gospel was first preached on earth. Amen.  (Liturgy of the  Hours, Collins Publishing,  2005)

Many blessings!