Fr. K gave a beautiful homily! He spoke of the great wind and the change that came upon each apostle...each disciple present. The very fruits that grow from the Holy Spirit when we allow Him to work through us. The gifts that are bestowed on each soul. Such beauty! The church was adorned with red drapes, images of the Holy Spirit, beautiful red arrangements around the altar. It was a feast for the eyes. Even Rose took notice that something was a bit different and special. When Fr. K came up the procession Rose couldn't help but say "He's dressed in red! Something is going to happen". She wasn't too quiet either. But something was going to happen and it did and does happen every time we celebrate the Mass. We have been talking about what Pentecost Sunday meant all week. Starting with a lesson we had and were able to include some of the cousins that were over. I gathered the supplies to make Dawn's example of the 'Gifts of the Holy Spirit Windsock'. Then we gathered together around our table and created our own great wind. Luckily, it was a windy day outside too. So off we went to see the wind blow our gifts around us...
On Pentecost Sunday, I had out some powered donuts as suggested by Jessica. We served them in the morning with milk for the kids and coffee for Papi and I. I intended to bake a cake after Mass but, we opted to take the kids to the park. It was still pretty windy outside and Papi thought it would be nicer to fly our kites and spend the time outdoors.
He was right of course! We celebrated the birth of our Church outside in the sun. Enjoying the Holy Spirit in His glory. Then we returned home for some left over treats with our very own windsock hanging above.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of thy Faithful; and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created, and thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
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