THE
DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1. The apostles are gathered in the upper room where Jesus had
held the Last Supper.
2. They are
persevering in prayer with Mary the Mother of Jesus.
3. A sound
comes from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it fills the whole house.
4. The Holy
Spirit descends on each of them in the form of tongues of fire.
5. Filled
with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, they are enlightened and strengthened to spread
the gospel.
6. Having
lost all fear of the Jewish leaders, the apostles boldly preach Christ
crucified.
7. The
multitudes are confounded because every man hears them speak in his own tongue.
8. The Holy
Spirit comes upon the Infant Church never to leave it.
9. That
first day Peter goes forth to preach and baptizes three thousand.
10. The feast of
Pentecost is the birthday of the Church, for on that day it begins to grow.
Spiritual Fruit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit