"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Come, Holy Spirit,and from heaven direct on man the rays of your light. Come, Father of the poor;come, giver of God’s gifts; come, light of men’s hearts.Kindly Paraclete, in your gracious visits to man’s soul you bring relief and consolation.If it is weary with toil, you bring it ease;in the heat of temptation, your grace … Read more
The Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday is one of the greatest feasts in the life of the Church. If Easter reveals the victory of Christ over death, Pentecost reveals the power of that victory at work in His people. On this day, the Holy Spirit descends upon the Apostles, the Church is strengthened for her mission, … Read more
Alleluia.Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful; and kindle in them the fire of your love.Alleluia. There is something deeply beautiful in this prayer: “Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful; and kindle in them the fire of your love.” It is the cry of a soul that knows … Read more
“Lord, send forth your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.” this response is taken from psalm 104 verse 30. There is something deeply moving in this response: “Lord, send forth your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.” It is the prayer of a heart that knows the world cannot heal itself … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Sunday, May 24th 2026 SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST SUNDAY, YEAR A. FIRST READING “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 2: 1 – 11) When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together … Read more