"Most people understand that bars with live music often have a cover charge or a two-drink minimum. But when it comes to singing hymns, it seems that most Catholic parishes seem to have a two-verse maximum. Keeping songs to two verses isn't usually much of a problem. But when the hymn is devoted to the Holy Trinity (as quite a few are), the music almost always ends before we have a chance to sing to the Holy Spirit. The single exception is Pentecost, when "Come, Holy Ghost" has managed to maintain its position as the processional of choice.
"I'd consider that one of the more visible indications that Catholics
aren't quite sure who the Holy Spirit is, what role he plays in our
lives, or why we should care. . . ."
In a recent commentary, writer Jaymie Stuart Wolfe reflected on, with the celebration of Pentecost coming every year, each of us has the power to take Pentecost both seriously and personally.
To access Ms. Wolfe's complete post, please visit:
The Boston Pilot: Echoes: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe: Taking Pentecost seriously -- and personally (6 JUN 25)
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