Cardinal John Foley

June 7, 2019

Dear Parent/Guardian,

“Today’s world needs women and men

who are filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Pope Francis

This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. This feast is the second greatest feast of the liturgical year after Easter. On Pentecost we recall the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and disciples following the Lord’s ascension and the beginning of the Church.

Pentecost is also a reminder of our Confirmation when each of us came to full membership in the faith. The Holy Spirit came to strengthen within us the gifts of wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and wonder and awe of the Lord. These gifts support us as we navigate life doing the Lord’s will.

The Spirit lives in us and is our guide. This week pay special attention to the Spirit leading and guiding you as you navigate the week and recognize His presence. We are all filled with the Holy Spirit – don’t let the Spirit’s guidance go to waste!