We celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, but we never celebrate the ascent of the Holy Spirit because the Holy Spirit is still here. The Holy Spirit is what makes the Church the Body of Christ and not just a club for people who like Jesus.
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The practice of praying novenas has been around for a long time, but how did the practice begin? And what’s so significant about praying for nine days in a row? The answer to these questions can be found in two major solemnities that we are about to celebrate to end the Easter Season: the Ascension and Pentecost.
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The best parting words of wisdom I can offer would be the same as the advice given by St. Paul to the Christians in Corinth, quoted in the first reading this past Tuesday for the Feast of the Apostles Philip and James.
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3rd Sunday of Easter (C) Lectionary Readings from the USCCB This gospel reading contains my teenage son’s favorite scripture verse:
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What is mercy? If we are going to ask God for mercy, and if we should be merciful to others, we ought to know the answer to that question.
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