The Holy Spirit and the Language of Salvation – May 24 – Homily – Fr Maximilian
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Fr Maximilian M. Warnisher gives the homily for the feast of Pentecost (May 24, 2026), recounting when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and emboldened them to proclaim the Gospel—the one true “language” of salvation understood by all who seek God.
Father reflects on the need for continual conversion, living the faith courageously in daily life, and allowing the Holy Spirit to sanctify us and lead us to eternal union with Christ through the Eucharist.
Index
00:00 - Introduction to Pentecost
00:49 - The Holy Spirit and the Apostles
01:40 - The Miracle of Tongues and Church Unity
02:53 - Our Goal: Eternal Union with God
03:31 - Living the Gospel as a Witness
04:42 - The Necessity of Constant Conversion
05:16 - Relying on the Holy Spirit for Sanctification
06:01 - Denying Self and Following Christ
06:58 - Seeking Help in the Blessed Sacrament
00:00 - Introduction to Pentecost
00:49 - The Holy Spirit and the Apostles
01:40 - The Miracle of Tongues and Church Unity
02:53 - Our Goal: Eternal Union with God
03:31 - Living the Gospel as a Witness
04:42 - The Necessity of Constant Conversion
05:16 - Relying on the Holy Spirit for Sanctification
06:01 - Denying Self and Following Christ
06:58 - Seeking Help in the Blessed Sacrament
Catechetical and Scriptural resources
Catechism of the Catholic Church – Holy Spirit's descent at Pentecost – https://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/731.htm
Catechism of the Catholic Church – Ongoing conversion throughout Christian life – https://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/1428.htm
Catechism of the Catholic Church – Christ truly present in Eucharist – https://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/1373.htm
Catechism of the Catholic Church – Church mission empowered by Spirit – https://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/767.htm
USCCB – Pentecost event described in Acts – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/2
USCCB – Take up cross and follow – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/9?23
Catechism of the Catholic Church – Holy Spirit's descent at Pentecost – https://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/731.htm
Catechism of the Catholic Church – Ongoing conversion throughout Christian life – https://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/1428.htm
Catechism of the Catholic Church – Christ truly present in Eucharist – https://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/1373.htm
Catechism of the Catholic Church – Church mission empowered by Spirit – https://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/767.htm
USCCB – Pentecost event described in Acts – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/2
USCCB – Take up cross and follow – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/9?23
Ave Maria!
Mass: Pentecost Sunday (Day) - Solemnity
Readings: - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/052426.cfm
1st: Acts 2:1-11 - Coming of the Holy Spirit
Resp: Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 - Glory of the Lord in Creation
2nd: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 - One Body, Many Parts
Gsp: John 20:19-23 - Appearance to the Disciples
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1849
Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_OR_vjajaw
