How often have you heard the more “mature” members of your family or parish talk about how “it used to be”? I am sure you hear these stories more often than you want to. It seems to be at the very core of being human to consider our past, to dwell on the times and …
Tag Archive: Pentecost
May 11
Children and the Feast of Pentecost
Pentecost marks the official end of the 50 days of the Easter Season (hence “Pente”). It celebrates the Acts 2 outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Disciples and into the world. Informally it is known as the “Birthday of the Christian Church Pentecost was originally a Jewish festival. Jewish Pentecost (“Shavuot”) is known by …