At the Feast of Pentecost, when Jews from around the world are gathered to celebrate the firstfruits of the harvest, God breathes upon the disciples again, for there is a great sound of wind. It is followed by tongues of fire that come upon each person individually, enabling them to proclaim the message of God. Indeed, Jesus's promise before His Ascension to send the Holy Spirit is fulfilled days later so wondrously. Reversing what happened as a result of the Babel tower attempts, God now sends the Holy Spirit upon the Church so that language, and all other actions, are directed toward glorifying God.
The Holy Spirit is the great gift that brings new Life to all the Earth, for it results from the Resurrection of Christ.
Indeed, we as people of faith have the ability to proclaim Jesus as Lord because of the Holy Spirit in us, the abiding presence of the Risen Christ. The Spirit is manifest in various ways in different people so we can each do our part and join together as the Church to make Him known and bless the world, as we walk in the newness of Life.
So as we go forth from the Easter Season on this 50th Day, let us rejoice in the Holy Spirit, and His sevenfold gift, sharing and proclaiming that joy to the world around us.
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