Pentecost
First reading Acts 2:1-11
Pentecost is the feast of the Spirit who opens hearts and loosens tongues, the moment when the Church is born not through strategy or structure, but through the divine gift of communication. In the first reading from Acts, we see that the miracle of Pentecost is not simply about speaking in different languages — it is about the disciples being able to proclaim “the marvels of God” in a way that each listener, no matter their background or nation, can understand. This is the true miracle: that the Spirit bridges the gap between people, not by erasing their differences, but by sanctifying them, allowing the Good News to be heard in every language and culture. Pentecost is thus the reversal of Babel — where confusion once scattered humanity, now understanding and unity gather them anew in the Church. It teaches us that authentic evangelization does not begin with the will to convert others, but with the readiness to listen, to enter into the experience of the other, and to find the words that can speak to their hearts. Let’s reflect: To be a Pentecost people is to be ever attentive to the Spirit’s movement, ready to cross boundaries, to speak with clarity and compassion, and to let every language become an instrument of God’s marvelous works.
Don Giorgio