Holy Google!

No, that's not actually Google's Pentecost logo! Although Google does dress up its logo for a number of holidays, Pentecost is not among them. Some clever cyber-artist put this together and if nothing else, I hope it got your attention!

Here's the serious stuff:

Have you done your scripture homework for this weekend's celebration of Pentecost?

The scripture texts and background material on them are just a click away - go for it! You'll want to note that the readings for the Vigil (Saturday) Mass are different than the Sunday texts. (Unless, of course, your preacher decides mix and match the Saturday/Sunday texts. Take a look at them all, just in case.)

Got kids? Then lead them here to help them prepare for Mass. (The children's site focuses only on the readings for Sunday celebration of Pentecost.)

Perhaps as you sit down to reflect on the scriptures for Mass this weekend, you might ask (sing) for the Holy Spirit's guidance...

Come, Holy Spirit,

from heaven shine forth

with your glorious light.

Veni Sancte Spiritus

Come, Father of the poor,

come, generous Spirit,

come, light of our hearts.

Veni Sancte Spiritus

Come from the four winds, O Spirit,

come breath of God;

disperse the shadows over us,

renew and strengthen your people.

Veni Sancte Spiritus

Most kindly warming light!

Enter the inmost depths of our hearts,

for we are faithful to you.

Without your presence

we have nothing worthy, nothing pure.

Veni Sancte Spiritus

You are only comforter, Peace of the soul.

In the heat you shade us;

in our labor you refresh us,

And in trouble you are our strength.

Veni Sancte Spiritus

On all who put their trust in you

and receive you in faith,

shower all your gifts.

Grant that they may grow in you

and persevere to the end.

Give them lasting joy!

Veni Sancte Spiritus

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