Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them “Receive the Holy Spirit…” – John 20:21-22
Have your red blouse, shirt, scarf or hat ready? Pentecost Sunday is traditionally the start of the new church year where we remember and empower the Holy Spirit in our own lives. Many churches encourage the wearing of red clothing to church as a reminder of the ever-present Spirit. On this special Sunday (and all year long!,) may we feel the Spirit moving in wonderful and new ways, allowing us to share God’s love with the entire community.
ACTION: Wind and flames are frequent physical descriptors of the Holy Spirit. Watch the wind over the next few days. Isn’t it amazing how it impacts so many things? Can you identify a “wind-like effort” you can make that might meaningfully impact one or more in your midst?
Enjoy the day, filled with the Spirit!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- HERE is a mid-12th century visual of Pentecost from Venice’s Basilica of Saint Mark (zoom in on the picture by pressing “Ctrl” and “+” keys at the same time)
- Song: Veni, Creator Spiritus
- Song: Come Holy Spirit, Creator Blest
Lectionary Texts for Pentecost Sunday, June 4, 2017:
- Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30
- Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
- 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21
- John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
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