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- Pentecost Message by Bishop Brian McGeeA Gift from Pope Francis In my office hangs a painting depicting Pentecost by the 16th century Italian painter Girolamo Muziano. A mighty fire, akin to the blazing sun. descends upon the gathered disciples. Some, like Mary are serene and welcoming, some are astonished while others are terrified! Pope Francis gifted the painting to each participant at the recent Synod of Bishops. The participants often remarked that the entire synodal process, from parish level through to the Vatican Assemblies, was a Pentecost experience because the Spirit was working in disciples right across the globe. Pope Francis clearly endorsed this intuition.… Read More »Pentecost Message by Bishop Brian McGee
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