Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.

On the feast of Pentecost, Pope Francis focused his homily and Angelus address on the work of the Holy Spirit in guiding and giving life to the Church. The first Pentecost "does not remain only ...

Fifty days after Jesus' resurrection was the first Pentecost. God caused a visible outpouring of the Holy Spirit. (Acts ch. 2 ) The disciples of Jesus received power and gifts to continue the work ...

Pentecost depiction of Bible with dove as the Holy Spirit Pentecost is a celebration that some Christians observe each year. While it always takes place after Easter, the fluctuation of the date ...

The first novena ever prayed is the Pentecost Novena, or the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This year, it begins on Friday, May 19, and concludes on Saturday, May 27. Catholics worldwide often recite ...

On the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Francis said that Christians are called to proclaim the Gospel to everyone with gentleness and the power of the Holy Spirit. Speaking in St. Peter’s Basilica ...

How do we live wisely in a world that pierces our hearts? As we give thanks for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost this weekend, may we also experience a clarification of our collective ...

On Pentecost Sunday, the readings emphasize ... that estrangement between people today requires renewed faith in the Spirit. Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them ...