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Celebrated 50 days after Easter, Pentecost commemorates the Holy Spirit’s descent upon the apostles, marking the birth of the Church and empowering once fearful followers to boldly proclaim the Gospel.

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pentecost reveals the fullness of the Holy Trinity and the Church’s mission of evangelization.

As the culmination of the Easter season, Pentecost marks the fulfillment of Christ’s promise to send the Holy Spirit. Before his Ascension, Jesus told His disciples: “It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.” (John 16:7). …