Day of Pentecost Year B

Day of Pentecost

Acts 2.1-21
Romans 8.22-27
John 15.26-27; 16.4b-15

The Holy Spirit has been in danger in recent years of becoming the soppy one of the Trinity. Think about it for a bit – the Holy Spirit doesn’t go off and do uncomfortable and challenging things like getting crucified. The Holy Spirit gives spectacular gifts that add a distinct touch of excitement to what could otherwise become rather dreary religious lives. The Holy Spirit can be described as the ‘comforter’, which sounds just lovely. The Holy Spirit is very politically correct and not at all gender-specific. The Holy Spirit likes to leave things to the last minute, like us, and works best if you stand up unprepared and allow the Spirit to take over. S/he really hates to be called upon by untrusting people who fussily want to prepare several days in advance. All in all, the Holy Spirit is the acceptable face of the Trinity...

Taken from Lectionary Reflections – Year B by Jane Williams