Addressing his disciples in his “farewell discourse,” Jesus said: “The world cannot receive the Holy Spirit, because it neither sees him nor knows him” (John 14:17). In short, he is an unknown ...

As the Holy Spirit enables that person to hear the Word of God for the first time, the razor-sharp sword of the Word will ...

It happens to all of us, now and again, when a song’s melody or lyrics get stuck in one’s head. It is called an earworm, which Wikipedia describes as “that ...

He also tells the Twelve, “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, that the Father will send in my name – he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you” (John 14:26).

We need a new Pentecost in our present day and time. We need the Holy Spirit in our lives to guide, to heal, to comfort, and to counsel us. May we be liberated from our fears, ignorance, pride, and ...

Pentecost reminds us of the generosity and love of our Brother and Lord Jesus Christ, who gifted us with the Father, the Holy Spirit. In today’s Gospel (John 20:19-23), He tells us “Receive ...

In the Bible’s final book, Jesus announces, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the ...

Jesus, the writers of the New Testament, and observant Jews never say the name of God. So why is saying it such a trend among ...

Jesus’ threefold command to Peter wasn’t just a moment of personal redemption — it was the moment Christ entrusted him with ...

Leo noted that “where there is the Spirit, there is movement, a journey to be made.” The Holy Spirit, he said, “teaches us to walk together in unity.” “We are a people on the move.

When hope seems gone, Christians can turn to Jesus to overcome despair and regain the desire to be healed, Pope Leo XIV said.