Pentecost Observance

[Benjamin Müller]

We are observing Pentecost on Sunday; it's always seemed appropriate as far as counting 50 days after the Sabbath, but I was wondering about those who are keeping it Sunset May 25th-27th. How did you come to this date? From the brief research I did last year (or maybe it was the year before; I can't remember now lol) it seems like the dates actually stem from how the Pharisees kept it vs the Sadducees kept it. But I have sort of forgotten the details. I'd love if anyone has the time to enlighten me on the way you keep it and why. I want to prove all things and make sure that how I'm keeping it is acceptable, so if I'm wrong, I'd very much like to correct the issue.


Happy Pentecost to all my brothers and sisters in Christ ^.^

 

[rocknanchor]

Hello! If appropriate here, a (non-CF member) Catholic writes;

Pentecost occurs 50 days after Easter Sunday, ten days after the Ascension. Mary and the Apostles prayed together continuously after the Ascension, and this is where we Catholics get our tradition of the novena, nine days of dedicated prayer.​

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Once, when I was struggling with an especially difficult spiritual battle, a wise priest reminded me to call upon the Spirit when I prayed, to guide me and help me, but also to deliver my prayers perfected to God. Those words helped me to see the might, power, love, and completeness of the Advocate, and truly brought home to me all the gifts God makes available to us.​

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Too often we forget to use them. Those words of wisdom from my priest first brought me through a spiritual roadblock I was stumbling around. Since then, they have enriched everything from my understanding of Bible verses and sermons to my prayer life. Not to mention temptations and struggles in everyday living.​

Happy Pentecost to you and all your's, esp, those in the faith!