Secondly, there are Tongues of Fire: “Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them.” In the coming of the Holy Spirit, God sets us on fire ...

The Holy Spirit is often represented as a Dove, but other images such as wind or flames of fire are also used to represent Pentecost.

The same proves true at Pentecost. The scoffing reinforces the Apostles’ role — and those who receive the Holy Spirit — as conduits of grace. They are the Word on fire.

Pope Leo XIV on Pentecost Sunday: The Holy Spirit inspires us to ‘break down walls’ Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost in St. Peter's Square on June 8, 2025.

The same proves true at Pentecost. The scoffing reinforces the Apostles’ role — and those who receive the Holy Spirit — as conduits of grace. They are the Word on fire.

A Homily for Pentecost Sunday Readings: Acts 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 The Holy Spirit has no face, but he does have a gaze. We can warm to, and benefit from, images of Christ.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost in St. Peter's Square on June 8, 2025. In his homily, he emphasized the significance of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian ...

The Holy Spirit opens borders in hearts, relationships and between peoples, Pope Leo XIV said June 8 as he celebrated Mass for 80,000 Romans and pilgrims from all continents in St. Peter’s ...

The same proves true at Pentecost. The scoffing reinforces the Apostles’ role — and those who receive the Holy Spirit — as conduits of grace. They are the Word on fire.

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.” ...