FIESTA DE PENTECOSTÉS 2026

Queridos hermanos y hermanas: Hoy celebramos Pentecostés, la fiesta que nos recuerda la venida del Espíritu Santo sobre los discípulos y el nacimiento de la iglesia católica. Con esta fiesta concluimos el tiempo de pascua y entramos al tiempo ordinario. Pentecostés nos recuerda que el Espíritu Santo está vivo y activo en la Iglesia y en cada uno de nosotros.

Al celebrar esta fiesta, preguntémonos: ¿Reconozco que Dios habita en mí? ¿Escucho la voz del Espíritu Santo? ¿Qué frutos está produciendo el Espíritu Santo en mi vida?

San Pablo nos recuerda: “¿No saben que ustedes son templo de Dios y que el Espíritu de Dios habita en ustedes?” (1 Cor 3,16)

En la primera lectura de hoy, tomada de los Hechos de los Apóstoles, somos testigos de la venida del Espíritu Santo sobre los discípulos mediante dos signos poderosos: un viento fuerte y lenguas de fuego. El viento nos recuerda que, aunque no podemos ver al Espíritu, sí podemos sentir su presencia y su poder. El fuego nos recuerda la fuerza, la luz y el amor de Dios que transforman nuestros corazones.

Llenos del Espíritu Santo, los apóstoles ya no tuvieron miedo. Comenzaron a predicar el Evangelio con valentía y alegría. Las personas que estaban ese día en Jerusalén procedentes de muchas naciones los escuchaban y entendían en sus propios idiomas. Por medio de esto, Dios reveló que su amor y su salvación son para todos y que nadie está excluido en su llamado a seguirlo.

Queridos hermanos y hermanas, el Espíritu Santo continúa obrando en nuestras vidas hoy.

Él nos concede los siete dones que necesitamos para vivir como cristianos fieles: sabiduría, entendimiento, consejo, fortaleza, ciencia, piedad y temor de Dios.

También produce hermosos frutos en nosotros: caridad, gozo, paz, paciencia, bondad, benignidad, fidelidad, mansedumbre y dominio propio.

El Espíritu Santo nos consuela en los momentos difíciles, nos fortalece en nuestras debilidades y nos guía hacia la santidad. Nos enseña a vivir en paz, a perdonarnos unos a otros y a reflejar el amor de Dios al mundo.

Hoy abramos nuestro corazón al Espíritu Santo y pidámosle que renueve nuestra fe, fortalezca nuestras familias, cuide a nuestra iglesia y nos guíe siempre por el camino de Cristo.

“Ven, Espíritu Santo, llena los corazones de tus fieles y enciende en ellos el fuego de tu amor”.  Amén.

P. Luis Segura, M.S.C

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FEAST OF PENTECOST 2026

Dear brothers and sisters, today we celebrate Pentecost, the feast of the Holy Spirit and the conclusion of the Easter season. Pentecost reminds us that the Holy Spirit is alive and active in the Church and in each one of us.

As we celebrate this feast, let us ask ourselves: Do I recognize that God dwells within me? Do I listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit? What fruits is the Holy Spirit producing in my life?

Saint Paul reminds us:

“Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Cor 3:16)

In today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we witness the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples through two powerful signs: a strong wind and tongues of fire. The wind reminds us that although we cannot see the Spirit, we can feel His presence and power. The fire reminds us of God’s strength, light, and love that transform our hearts.

Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles were no longer afraid. They began to preach the Gospel with courage and joy. People from many nations heard and understood them in their own languages. Through this, God revealed that His love and salvation are meant for all people.

Dear brothers and sisters, the Holy Spirit continues to work in our lives today.

He gives us the seven gifts we need to live as faithful Christians: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord.

He also produces beautiful fruits in us: Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-control.

The Holy Spirit comforts us in times of difficulty, strengthens us in moments of weakness, and guides us toward holiness. He teaches us to live in peace, to forgive one another, and to reflect God’s love to the world.

Today, let us open our hearts to the Holy Spirit and ask Him to renew our faith, strengthen our families, take care of our church and guide us always in the path of Christ.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Amen.

Fr. Luis Segura, M.S.C

Pentecost 2026 – A (Mass during the Day)

My friends, today we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit who is our Advocate, Comforter, Counselor, the Spirit of the Living God whom Jesus promised to send to us after he returned to the Father.  He told His disciples:  "I will not leave you orphans."  And, he didn't.  He sent His Holy Spirit to His disciples and to us.

• It is the Holy Spirit with the gifts of understanding and knowledge which explain the teachings of Jesus so that we can comprehend His message.

• It is the Holy Spirit with the gifts of piety and wonder which allow our heart to connect with the Heart of God.

• It is the Holy Spirit who gives life to the Church. 

Our gospel today takes place on that First Easter Sunday, the day of the Resurrection of Jesus.  The disciples were locked in the Upper Room, afraid for their lives and undoubtedly feeling guilty because they abandoned Jesus when He was arrested and executed.  Yet, Jesus appeared to them and His very first words were, “Peace be with you.” 

Then, Jesus breathed on His disciples and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit."  

This action recalls the Creation Story in Genesis 2:7 where God breathed on the first man and gave him life.  Just as Adam’s life came from God, so now the disciples’ new spiritual life comes from the breath of Jesus.  Breath of New Life – indeed !

My friends, the Breath of God is significant in our Pentecost celebration today.     The Hebrew word for Spirit is 'air in motion' or 'wind.'

As we heard in today's Reading from the Acts of the Apostles:  "The Holy Spirit came  like a strong driving wind."  And they were filled with the Holy Spirit.  This gave new life to the disciples.  This is the day the Church was born.

Immediately, the Holy Spirit gave them strength to proclaim the mighty acts of God in different tongues.  As we heard, everyone was able to understand what the disciples were saying in their own language.

What is especially significant to you and me today are the words of Jesus in our gospel:  "As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” 

Just before Jesus ascended to the Father, He entrusted His mission to His disciples and we follow in their footsteps to continue the Mission of Christ.  Thankfully, He sent His Holy Spirit to be our guide, our strength, and our Advocate, who speaks for us and through us. 

We remember that Jesus said:  "Do not worry about what to say.  For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you." 

A few weeks ago we heard Jesus say:  "When I return to the Father you will do even greater works than I do."  Through the centuries, disciples of Jesus proclaimed His message to the world.  Now we continue their ministry by proclaiming Christ’s message of hope and love to those in our life by using the gifts which are unique to each of us.

This is exactly what St. Paul is saying in our Second Reading.  We are the Body of Christ.  As the human body has many parts, so it is with the Body of Christ, with our wonderfully, different, unique gifts to share with those in our life.

Because the Holy Spirit speaks and acts through us, we are enabled to continue the ministry of Christ to this day.  We remember also that the ministry of Jesus is always focused on love.

Because in the end, Jesus gave us only one commandment to obey:

"This is my commandment:  Love one another as I love you…"