The
Day (or "Feast") of Pentecost is the climax
(the 50th day) of the Easter Season (Eastertide). It
is the first event of the church's history. Other symbols
of The Day of Pentecost include: the descending dove
(indicates the presence of divinity and the power of
God working in people), tongues of fire (symbol of divine
presence), wearing of red clothing (to signify the tongues
of fire) and mighty wind (a symbol of the spirit).
The Season After Pentecost (the longest season of the church
year) begins on Trinity Sunday, the Sunday following Pentecost,
and continues through Christ the King Sunday, one week before
Advent begins. Catholics refer to the season of Pentecost
as "Ordinary Time."
The liturgical color for The Season
After Pentecost is green (except for Trinity Sunday, All
Saints Sunday, and Christ King Sunday which are white) as
these months have often been connected with growth and fruitfulness
in the Christian Life. There is not one overriding theme
for this season but it is a good time to reflect on what
it means to lead a life as spirit-filled persons who are
the hands and feet of Christ. The season is often a time
when churches follow the life of Jesus through Bible readings
and sermon reflections. |
