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.

(RNS) — Pentecost is a profound reminder of hope, unity and action. It celebrates the moment when the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles to break barriers, share the gospel and bring healing to ...

Pentecost Sunday is a special day on the Christian liturgical calendar that marks the anniversary of when the Holy Spirit descended upon the early church, as documented in Acts 2:1-13. The ...

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We read in the Acts of the Apostles, when the day of Pentecost had come, they were together in one place. Suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, ...

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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 ...