Pentecost

Great Feast. Commemorates that event of the Descent of the Holy Spirit.
Down comes the Holy Spirit where the apostles were all gathered in one place.

We experience the coming of the Holy Spirit in our Baptism and Confirmation: We receive the Holy Spirit.

I remember being unimpressed by the Holy Spirit. I remember approaching the altar, and waiting for the amazing thing—but nothing. But just because we don't experience the outward sign, doesn't mean He has not transformed us in a very real way.

It make take a while for us to experience the fruits of the Holy Spirit, but he's there.

A gift, a fruit, an agent.

A gift: piety. Disposes us to have the right understanding of God as Father. God's not a distant bearded man poised to smite. He's a loving father. Our dad's reflect the Love of God as our real Father.

A fruit: Modesty. As a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Summertime is here. We've put away our long winter clothes. Let us not reveal too much. Ladies, you're beautiful. Modesty helps us to esteem the true beauty in another with all purity and all integrity. Dressing modestly accentuates your beauty. Clearly a fruit of the holy spirit. It's not just "wow, she's looking great today" but it draws us into and shows us a reflection of the beauty of God. For guys, too. Look sharp. But also, guard the eyes. He's made us for a tremendous love, and Modesty helps us to love.

A help to get close to the Holy Spirit: The Blessed Mother. The spouse of the Holy Spirit. Because the Holy Spirit overshadowed her, Jesus was conceived in her womb. She will help us, because she wants us closer to her Son. Go to her devoutly, the Holy Rosary, her image, in prayer.