Pentecost is full of contrasts. The fearful disciples in the upper room, gathered in one place, yet each grappling alone with their doubts and fears. 

“Suddenly they heard what sounded like a powerful wind from heaven, the noise of which filled the entire house in which they were sitting; and something appeared to them that seemed like tongues of fire; these separated and came to rest on the head of each of them.”

These powerful signs of the Spirit both encourages the disciples to make a life giving choice and compels them to go into the unknown.  

Like the disciples Catholics are called to embrace the same contrast of empowerment and surrender in the midst of our lives.

Confirmation 

We congratulate the children who celebrated Confirmation last week and thank their parents and teachers for their preparation.