“When the day of Pentecost came, all the believers were gathered together in on place. Suddenly there was a noise from the sky which sounded like a strong wind blowing, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. They they saw what looked like tongues of fire which spread out and touched each person there. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other languages, as the Spirit enabled the to speak” (Acts 2:1-4)
When we had first planned the trip to Taize and I had discovered that we would be there for Pentecost — my favorite church holiday— I was overwhelmed with anticipation! Oh the new depths of meaning and divine experience that awaited! Then I stepped outside my door and quickly realized that there was a significant downside to seeking the gift of the Holy Spirit with 6000 other people. My…
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Heather Choate Davis 