The Birthday of the Church

The Descent of the Holy Spirit. On the day of Pentecost, the Apostles were gathered in the upper room. Suddenly, from up in the sky, there came a noise like a strong driving wind which was heard all through the house where they were seated. Tongues of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them. All the Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to express themselves in foreign tongues and to make bold proclamations as prompted by the Holy Spirit.