A Reflection for Pentecost (Whitsun) by Fr. Gareth Ingham For ten days the disciples have been without Jesus; as if they have been torn away from him. They may have been left alone but they remain faithfully confident and steadfast in His promise. ‘If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the … Continue reading Come Holy Spirit
Category: Prayer and Reflection
Pentecost (Whitsun)
The feast of Pentecost Pontekoste (fiftieth) commemorates the Holy Spirit’s descent upon the disciples fifty days after Christ’s resurrection. The Book of Acts tells us that the descent of the Holy Spirit occurred during the Jewish ‘Feast of Weeks’ (Hag Shavout) which was held on the fiftieth day after Passover. It celebrated the seven-week-long harvesting … Continue reading Pentecost (Whitsun)
Friends of Jesus
A Reflection, from Fr. Gareth Ingham, for the 6th of Easter. The way we communicate with one another has changed considerably over the years. Rather than meeting together face to face or even picking up the phone, we can turn to either an email or one of the many social media apps to get our … Continue reading Friends of Jesus