Why Catholics Celebrate Mary as ‘Mother of the Church’ the Day After Pentecost
The Catholic Church celebrates the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church each year on the Monday after Pentecost. This year, it falls on May 25.
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St. Augustine: Pentecost Reverses Chaos of Babel, Unites Church Under the Holy Spirit
On the Solemnity of Pentecost, St. Augustine reminds us to reflect on the the necessity of a globally unified Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Spirit Overcomes War With the Omnipotence of Love
The Pontiff prayed that the Holy Spirit would save humanity from war, misery and sin. ‘Christ restores peace between God and humanity, and the Holy Spirit pours this peace into our hearts and spreads it throughout the world.’
Pentecost: The Spirit of the Lord Filled the Earth
Having been instructed by the Lord and commissioned by him, the Church is now anointed by the Holy Spirit to give witness to the ends of the earth of the greatness of God and his saving love.
We Are Never Alone: The Holy Spirit Comes Like Fire
Even after his Ascension, Christ’s promise remains: The Holy Spirit will come, and joy will return.
Behold Your Mother: Why the Church Looks to Mary After Pentecost
SAINTS & ART: Two masterpieces, centuries apart, reflect a theological insight centuries old: Mary was given not only to John, but to the entire Church.
Pope Leo XIV On Pentecost Sunday: The Holy Spirit Inspires Us to ‘Break Down Walls’
The Pope prayed to God for his gift of unity and fraternity in the world.
Suddenly There Came From the Sky a Noise Like a Strong Driving Wind
ROSARY & ART: The Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Saints Proclaim the Fruits of the Spirit
In confirmation, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are increased within a soul: wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, piety and fear of the Lord.
The Church Was Born From the Side of Christ
‘That He completed His work on the gibbet of the Cross is the unanimous teaching of the holy Fathers who assert that the Church was born from the side of our Savior on the Cross like a new Eve, mother of all the living.’ —Pope Pius XII
