The main scene depicts the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. (photo: 2013 photo / Renata Sedmakova/Shutterstock) Msgr. Charles Pope Sunday Guide June 6, 2025 ...

A Homily for Pentecost, Year C, by Fr. Anthony SooHoo, S.J. Most of us are familiar with the traditional images of the Holy Spirit: the dove, the wind, the tongues of fire.

Pentecost Sunday, which is celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday, remembers the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, said Fr. Louis Cona of Rockville Center, New York.

The Virgin is seated near center foreground, an open book on her lap. The disciples are seated and standing about her, watching the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove, as it appears in a ray of light ...

On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit — whom Jesus Christ promised to send at his Ascension — burst into the upper room “like a strong driving wind” where his Apostles and ...

Traditionally, the Church prays the novena to the Holy Spirit in the days before Pentecost. The name of the day itself is derived from the Greek word “pentecoste,” meaning “50th.” ...

On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit — whom Jesus Christ promised to send at his Ascension — burst into the upper room “like a strong driving wind” where his Apostles and ...

It is on this date that many congregations recall the sending of the Holy Spirit on the new Church so long ago. In keeping with the Jewish tradition, it occurred on the 50th day after Passover.

On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit — whom Jesus Christ promised to send at his Ascension — burst into the upper room “like a strong driving wind” where his Apostles and disciples were gathered.