From the Acts of the Apostles 1:13-14, 2:1-4
When they entered the city they went to the upper room where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together with some women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.
Ponder
Consider journaling with these reflection questions:
- What emotions might Mary have experienced at this moment?
- How did Mary cooperate with God’s grace during this time in her life?
- What experiences in my life relate to Mary’s?
- How would I describe Mary after reflecting on this moment in her life?
- If I could have a discussion with Mary, what would I ask? What would I say?
Connect
Where Is the Site of the Upper Room?
Media for You by Pilgrim Center of Hope
Art Featured In this Panel
Wellcome Collection's Tongues of Fire Descend on the Apostles at Pentecost
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