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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 ...

Although Pentecost is chock full of religious significance, it is a holiday not widely celebrated. Sort of the opposite of Hanukkah , which is widely celebrated but not religiously important.

Pentecost Sunday, the conclusion of the Easter season, occurs 50 days after Easter Sunday. It marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and Mary.

Pentecost reminds us that collective action, inspired by hope and guided by faith, is transformative. Championing global health continues a legacy of healing and service that honors American ...

Planning: Pentecost Sunday. By: Lawrence Mick Today brings us to the end of the 50 days of Easter with the celebration of Pentecost. This means a slight shift in emphasis, but it should still be ...

Pentecost is the day that the Holy Spirit came in a very special, dramatic, and forceful manner to give birth to the Christian Church. Sunday, May 20, is Pentecost Sunday.

Easter to Pentecost. The extended form of the vigil Mass for Pentecost, Father Gill said, should remind the faithful of that other vigil Mass celebrated eight weeks prior.

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 ...