Pentecost Sunday 31 May

PENTECOST REFLECTION 

This Sunday the Church throughout the world will celebrate Pentecost Sunday commemorating the day when the Holy Spirit first descended upon the disciples of Jesus in Jerusalem. The following prayer is a way of reflecting on the meaning of Pentecost and its relevance for us here today:

Come, Holy Spirit of Pentecost
Come, Holy Spirit of the Great South Land.
O God, bless and unite all your people in Australia and guide us on the pilgrim way.
Give us the grace to see your face in one another and to recognise Jesus, our companion on the road. Give us the courage to tell our stories and to speak boldly of your truth.
Give us ears to listen humbly to each other and a discerning heart to hear what you are saying. Lead your Church into a hope-filled future, that we may live the joy of the Gospel.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, bread for the journey from age to age.
Amen.