Work with the Holy Spirit
During the Sunday Mass homily at Saint Michael Cathedral, Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa reminded us to work with the Holy Spirit. Today, we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the culmination of the Easter season. Long before Pentecost, the Lord had already been preparing us through the seasons we have journeyed through. First, Good Friday reminds us of death and the reality that our earthly lives will end. Then, Easter proclaims the gift of new life through Christ’s resurrection. After this, the Ascension reminds us that Jesus brought humanity into heaven as He ascended to the Father.
This Pentecost, we are reminded that God gives us a new Spirit. In the Gospel, Jesus breathed on His disciples and bestowed upon them the Holy Spirit. However, before receiving this gift, the disciples hid behind locked doors because they feared the Jews. In the same way, we sometimes allow fear, pain, and past wounds to imprison us. Yet Jesus has already conquered and healed these burdens. Therefore, instead of focusing on our fears and struggles, we must work with the Holy Spirit, who continually moves and acts within us.
As Christians, we are called to step out, stop hiding, and share our faith with others. Through the Holy Spirit, we receive courage, strength, and boldness to keep our faith alive. Moreover, the Holy Spirit guides the Church’s mission and inspires us to continue serving God faithfully. When we choose to work with the Holy Spirit, we become witnesses of Christ’s love and instruments of hope for others.
Pentecost Sunday- May 24, 2026
First Proclamation: Acts 2:1-7, 12-21
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 104:13-24
Second Proclamation: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13
Gospel Proclamation: John 20:19-23
