Over these ten days, we celebrate two significant feasts - the Ascension of Christ and Pentecost

On the feast of the Ascension, we celebrate the moment that the Risen Jesus was raised up to heaven to be with his Father. But we can also celebrate all the moments after that because Jesus did not leave us alone. He said, “I am sending the promise of my Father upon you” (Luke 24: 49). As we’ll see on the feast of Pentecost, Jesus will send the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, to Mary and the Apostles. The Holy Spirit is still with us today. Through the Holy Spirit, we have the fullness of Jesus’ presence with us today and always! That’s something to celebrate!

 Jesus, thank you for sending the Holy Spirit to us!

Christ did not leave us alone - he sent his Holy Spirit | Te Wairua Tapu to help guide and support us through our day. From Te Wairua Tapu we receive 7 gifts -