Exploring John 14–16, this article delves into Jesus’ farewell discourse to reveal the often-misunderstood Holy Spirit—God’s ...

It is quite common for people to make observations about the role or meaning of the Holy Spirit based on aspects of the ...

There are three common symbols of the Holy Spirit which are wind, fire, and the dove. This is the story … ...

1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

On "Preach," Anthony SooHoo, S.J., draws on unexpected images from Celtic Christianity in his homily for Pentecost, Year C.

Most people understand that bars with live music often have a cover charge or a two-drink minimum. But when it comes to ...

In celebrating the great solemnity of Pentecost today, the church turns her mind to consider perhaps the most mysterious, and ...

Christian baptism is always administered in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Oxford theologian Alister McGrath said, "The doctrine of the Trinity wasn't invented — it was ...

Sunday, Jan. 12, is the Baptism of the Lord. Mass readings: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 or Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 or Psalm 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, 29-30; Acts 10:34-38 or ...

Of all the great Christian feasts, none, with the exception of Easter and perhaps Christmas, has been and is more widely celebrated than Pentecost. The oldest of our festivals, just the ...