Pentecost: My “Back to Church” Anniversary
How a reflection on Pentecost turned into a deeper understanding of the Holy Trinity
Initiated on June 5, 2022, Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost Sunday in the liturgical calendar marks 50 days after Easter Sunday and closes out the Easter season [1]. It is an important day for Christian believers. It is often referred to as the “birthday of the church”.
On a personal level, Pentecost Sunday is a particular day of commemoration for me. It marks the date when I returned, and got closer to my Catholic faith. Looking back, my return was not just a coincidence. I am convinced that my attending mass on that not so distant date, was a manifestation of the power of the Holy spirit, an example of God’s care for little old me, a perpetual sinner.
Let me share some thoughts with you about my personal and theological understanding that makes this Sunday Pentecost a super special time. I consider it a spiritual date with God, that year after year. It is a date that I look forward to and for which I am extremely grateful.
The gospel of John tells us that on that day, Jesus rejoins the disciples who were gathered in a small room, perhaps a dark one, with doors locked, perhaps a simple, windowless space, a place for hiding and self…
