This great solemnity should remind us that Eucharistic Communion, that is, communion with the Body and Blood of Christ, allows us to participate in and become one with Christ. It also unites us with one another, who thus make up the ecclesial body of Christ, the Church.
Read MoreIn his affectionate words of farewell, St. Paul the Apostle leaves us with one of the earliest and clearest expressions of faith in the Blessed Trinity found in the New Testament and he prays for the granting of all kinds of supernatural gifts.
Read MoreThe descent of the Holy Spirit changes the disciples. They are no longer afraid to witness to Jesus. In fact, they boldly speak out to people from every nation. The presence of God has this effect: to remove all fear and to fill us with strength.
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