Feast of Pentecost

                                    The Spirit of God rests upon me,

                                    The Spirit of God consecrates me,

                                    The Spirit of God bids me go forth to 

                                       proclaim his peace, his joy.                                   

                                    The Spirit of God sends me forth,

                                    Called to witness the kingdom of Christ

                                                 among all the nations;

                                    Called to proclaim the good news of

                                                 Christ to the poor.

                                     My spirit rejoices in God, my Savior.

                                                                        - Antiphon for Pentecost pentacost4

 

 

For Reflection: 

In your time of prayer, consider each line of the above antiphon and ask two questions: How does this line apply to the Blessed Virgin Mary?  How does this line apply to me?

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