Catholic Fire

Pentecost is the birthday of the Church and personally, this year, the feast commemorates the 8th anniversary of my lifetime oblature to the Community of St. John . So, let's celebrate! Here are some great posts on this feast day: 8 things to know and share about Pentecost by Jimmy Akin I have Come to Cast a Fire on the Earth – A Meditation on the Feast of Pentecost by Msgr. Charles Pope The Holy Spirit – The Principle of Unity throughout Scripture  by Sister Benedicta Marie, O.C.D. Celebrating Pentecost at Catholic Cusine Two of my Favorite Hymns for Pentecost:

Today is a special day of celebration for me, not only because it is Pentecost, but because it is the anniversary of my lifetime Oblature with the Community of St. John. Four years ago today, I made my promises to the Lord with the Community, which I am so blessed to be a part of. Today, I thank God for the outpouring of graces He gave me through the Holy Spirit, to do this. What a beautiful gift! I didn't deserve this gift, but God, in His loving kindness, generously rewarded me. As I began to lose members of my own family through illness and death, He gave me a new family, whose hearts were so full of love. I will be forever grateful for His gift to me. For more information about the Community of St. John, please go to the following sites: Community of St. John, USA Biography of Father Marie - Dominique Philippe, OP, Founder of the Community of St. John Children of Hope The Community of St. John