Tongues as of Fire



"When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,
they were all in one place together.
And suddenly there came from the sky
a noise like a strong driving wind,
and it filled the entire house in which they were.
Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,
which parted and came to rest on each one of them.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit
and began to speak in different tongues,
as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim" (Acts 2:1-4).






Pope at Pentecost: Newness, Harmony and Mission

"Today we contemplate and re-live in the liturgy the outpouring of the Holy Spirit sent by the risen Christ upon his Church; an event of grace which filled the Upper Room in Jerusalem and then spread throughout the world..." (Read more)

Pope Francis calls Movements to Rome for Pentecost Vigil (Podcast)


Fr. Robert Barron: Pentecost Sermons



Logos Catholic Bible Software: The Path to Your Life On Fire











Pray-as-you-go is a proposal that calls on the inner life.
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Recovery and Healing Through His Grace














"Beloved:
Clothe yourselves with humility
in your dealings with one another, for:

God opposes the proud
but bestows favor on the humble.

So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God,
that he may exalt you in due time.
Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.

Be sober and vigilant.
Your opponent the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion
looking for someone to devour.
Resist him, steadfast in faith,
knowing that your brothers and sisters throughout the world
undergo the same sufferings.

The God of all grace
who called you to his eternal glory through Christ Jesus
will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you
after you have suffered a little.
To him be dominion forever. Amen."
1 Peter 5:5B-14



Resources



First Impressions: Exposure to Violence and a Child's Developing


Sometimes, What Children Don't Know (Love), Can Hurt Them






Fearful Yet Overjoyed


"Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb,
fearful yet overjoyed and ran to announce the news to his disciples..."
"This is beautiful, and this is the mission of...
mothers and women...to give witness to their children
and grandchildren that Christ is Risen!"





"[F]eminine genius is centered on the redemptive act of Jesus Christ...
[For] a woman's relationship to the sacred keeps the Church and society on an even keel..."
Feminine Genius


"For our children to be 'godly offspring', they must orient their lives more
and more around Jesus as their King..." (p. 336).
Applying Our Faith in Service in Catholic Education: Homeward Bound

"The essence of evangelization is to tell everybody,
'Jesus died for you'" (Audio, April 6, 1999).

"It is to women, that God has entrusted the human person.
Safe-guarding the human person is important for the culture of societies."

"[B]lessings...can be your if you call on Mary.  She is waiting
for you with love of a mother's heart to lead you to her Son."

"What I can do, you cannot.  What you can do, I cannot.
But together, we can do something beautiful for God.

"Everyone works in the service of man. We doctors work directly on man himself... We have opportunities to do good that the priest doesn't have. Our mission is not finished when medicines are no longer of use. We must bring the soul to God... Catholic doctors are so necessary!"


"I grew up atheist.  As far back as I can remember,
it seemed simply obvious to me that neither God nor any kind of spiritual realm existed...
Research led me to the shocking conclusion that God exists,
and more shocking conclusion that 
he became man in the form of Jesus of Nazareth."

Women Overjoyed to Announce The News

"The mission of the apostolate of Living His Life Abundantly International, Inc. is to mend the Christian Fabric of today's culture by proclaiming the
abundant life in Jesus Christ
through all manner of communications and media."

"Pediatrician, mother and best-selling author of six books,
Dr. Meg Meeker is the country's leading authority
on parenting, teens and children's health."

"[M]editate upoin the mysteries of Christ, following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary
who was so singularly associated with the incarnation, passion and glorious
resurrection of the Son of God."

 "[W]e celebrate all things Faith, Family
and Fun from a Catholic perspective."


"At Voice of Virtue, we're on a mission to help teens
defeat the temptations, rekindle what is good, true and
holy in their own lives, and live each day as
Jesus Christ wants them to."

"The mission of Mary's Advocates is to strengthen marriage, to eliminate forced no-fault divorce, and to support those who have been unjustly abandoned by their spouse."


(Amazon.com)



The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers: Reclaiming Our Passion, Purpose, and Sanity
Dr. Meg Meeker

From the heart of a parent, uniting with Mary in prayer and reflecting on the thoughts she may
have had beginning with her son's infancy, then empathizing with her being confronted with Christ's Passion, is an incomprehensible experience.  To imagine her as a mother witness her son after the Resurrection, is simply stunning, captivating, and points one to God's grace, comfort, power, and miracle available in the lives of us all. - Edward C.L.D., Catholic Dads HQ


Change the World Together
This Ordinary Life by Michele McGovern





Originally Posted 04.2011.  Updated 04.03.2013.